BAGSHAWE
Bagshawe
Bagshawe is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Bagga" combined with "scēaga," meaning "woodland clearing." The name dates back to the time of the Anglo-Saxon tribes in Britain and is primarily found in the northern counties of Derbyshire and Yorkshire.
The Bagshawe family is believed to have been landowners or farmers in these regions during the medieval period. Members of the Bagshawe family played significant roles in local communities and held positions of authority. The surname has various spelling variations over time, including Bagsawe, Bagshay, and Bagshaw.
Notable individuals with the surname Bagshawe include British literary agent Amanda Bagshawe, adventurer and writer Alexander Bagshawe, and British journalist and author Ruth Bagshawe.
Today, the surname Bagshawe is relatively rare but still retains its historical significance within the British Isles. The name serves as a reminder of the family's enduring connection to the landscapes and communities of Derbyshire and Yorkshire.
There are approximately 108 people named Bagshawe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Bagshawe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Benjamin
- David
- Frank
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Robert
- Ronald
- Tony
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Edna
- Emily
- Gillian
- Hannah
- Joanne
- Katherine
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan