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Pilkington

Pilkington (name) means a surname of English origin, from a place name in Lancashire. Example: “Karl Pilkington became well known for his appearances on British podcasts and TV shows.”

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A surname of English origin, from a place name in Lancashire.
"Karl Pilkington became well known for his appearances on British podcasts and TV shows."

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Etymology

From a minor place name in Lancashire, combining an Old English personal name with elements meaning "belonging to" and "settlement."

Origin: Old English

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What does “Pilkington” mean?

The word “Pilkington” means a surname of English origin, from a place name in Lancashire.

How do you use “Pilkington” in a sentence?

Here is “Pilkington” used in a sentence: “Karl Pilkington became well known for his appearances on British podcasts and TV shows.”

What part of speech is “Pilkington”?

“Pilkington” is a name.

Where does the word “Pilkington” come from?

The word “Pilkington” comes from Old English. From a minor place name in Lancashire, combining an Old English personal name with elements meaning "belonging to" and "settlement.".

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