Spalding

Spalding is an English surname with a rich history. It is believed to have originated from a town in Lincolnshire called Spalding. The name means “place of the sparrows” in Old English. Spalding has been a popular surname for centuries, with notable individuals including the 19th-century American businessman Albert Goodwill Spalding, who founded the sporting goods company Spalding, and the British poet and author Michael Spalding. Today, Spalding remains a relatively common surname, with many individuals around the world proudly carrying on this ancient family name.