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BARRINGTON The surname Barrington originates from the town of Barrington in Devon, England. The town was first documented in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was named after the Old English word 'barr' meaning a farmstead or village. The Barrington family was one of the most prominent and influential families in Devon during the Middle Ages. The first recorded Barrington was Sir Humphrey de Barrington, who was a knight in the service of King Henry II of England. The Barrington family played a major role in the development of Devon and its economy. Several members of the Barrington family were also involved in the government and military affairs of England. The Barrington family is still prominent in Devon today and many members of the family have served in the British Parliament. The Barrington surname is also found in other parts of England and Scotland. The Barrington surname is also found in other parts of the world, including America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The Barrington surname is also found in other parts of the world, including America, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The Barrington surname is found in several different variations, including Barrington, Barrington-Davies, Barrington-Jones, and Barrington-Williams. The Barrington-Davies variation is the most common and is found in both England and Wales. The Barrington-Jones variation is found in the United States and Canada. The Barrington-Williams variation is found in New Zealand. There are also several rare variations of the Barrington surname, including Barrington-Coulson, Barrington-Gould, Barrington-Lloyd, and Barrington-Powell. The Barrington surname is usually pronounced 'bar-rin-ton' or 'bar-rin-ton-jee'. The Barrington surname can also be spelled Barrinton, Barrington, Barrington-Davies, Barrington-Jones, Barrington-Williams, and Barrinton-Coulson. There are also several rare variations of the Barrington surname, including Barrinton-Gould, Barrinton-Lloyd, and Barrrington-Powell.
