Babington (surname)

Babington is a surname of English origin. It is a locational name derived from a place called Babington, likely in Somerset, England. The place name itself is believed to be derived from the Old English personal name "Babba" combined with "tun," meaning "settlement" or "farmstead." Thus, Babington originally meant "Babba's settlement."

The surname is relatively uncommon but can be found throughout the English-speaking world. Historical records indicate instances of the surname appearing in England as early as the 13th century.

Notable people with the surname Babington include:

• Anthony Babington (1561-1586): English nobleman who conspired against Queen Elizabeth I in the Babington Plot.

• Churchill Babington (1821-1889): English classical scholar, divine, and archaeologist.