Metheringham Family History

From Metheringham (Lincs), which is recorded as Medricesham in 1086, Mederingeham in 1193, and Medringham in 1200. The place-name derives from an Old English personal name *Mēdrīc (genitive *Mēdrīces).

It is thought to refer to a village or homestead, indicated by the Old English term hām meaning ‘village’ or ‘homestead’.

Alternatively, the name may come from the personal name *Mēdrīc along with the Old English group-name suffix -ingas (genitive -inga-) paired with hām.

This suggests a connection to a homestead associated with a group of people or a specific family lineage.

These variations over time highlight the historical development of place names in the region.