BALMFORTH
Balmforth
The surname Balmforth is of English origin and is derived from the Olde English pre 7th Century personal name 'Bealdmund,' which translates to "bold protector." The addition of 'worth' was a common suffix in medieval times and denotes an enclosed settlement.
The first recorded spelling of the name appears in the early 13th century in the Curia Regis Rolls of Yorkshire, where one Elias de Balmforth was listed. Over the centuries, the surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Balmford, Balmforde, and Balmforth.
The Balmforth family has a long history in the British Isles and has been prominent in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and surrounding regions. The name is most commonly found in Northern England.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Balmforth have made contributions in various fields, including literature, academia, and business. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its rich heritage and ancestral roots.
There are approximately 1,270 people named Balmforth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,132nd most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Balmforth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Matthew
- Michael
- Mike
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Amy
- Avril
- Christine
- Frances
- Helen
- Joanne
- Laura
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Susan