About Frothingham
The surname Frothingham is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Lincolnshire, England. The name is composed of the Old English elements "froth," meaning "froth" or "foam," and "ing," indicating "people of" or "descendants of." The addition of "ham" signifies a village or homestead. Therefore, the surname Frothingham likely originated as a locational name for someone who hailed from the village of Frothingham, referring to a place characterized by frothy water or a bubbling stream.
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