Show ContentsNorhampton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Norhampton surname is derived from the Middle English words "north" and "toun," meaning "town." It may have originally been a topographic name for someone living to the north of a main settlement, or a habitational name from any of several places named with this phrase, such as Norrington in Wiltshire. [1]

Early Origins of the Norhampton family

The surname Norhampton was first found in Hertfordshire at Norrington End Farm, Redbourn. This was the home to Alice de Northington in 1296, the first person on record for the family. Northington dates back to Saxon times when it was originally known as Northametone in 903. The place name literally means "farmstead of the dwellers to the north." [1] Alternatively, the family may have originated at Northingtown Fm in Grimley, near Worcester. [2] It was here that Robert de Norinton in 1275, was listed in the Subsidy Rolls.

The family may have derived their name from Norrington in Wiltshire about the year 1200 but we find no record of an individual from that county.

Early History of the Norhampton family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Norhampton research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Norhampton History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Norhampton Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Norrinton, Norrington, Norington, Norinton, Norwington and many more.

Early Notables of the Norhampton family

More information is included under the topic Early Norhampton Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Norhampton family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alice Norrington, who came to Virginia in 1665; John Norrington, who arrived in Maryland in 1681; William Norrington, who arrived in Virginia in 1697.



  1. Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
  2. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)


Houseofnames.com on Facebook