Band

Band is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that is derived from the Old English word "bonda," meaning "peasant" or "husbandman." The surname was likely used to denote someone who worked as a farmer or peasant in medieval England. Over the centuries, the surname Band has been recorded in various spellings, including Bands, Bandes, and Bandt.

The Band surname is relatively uncommon in modern-day Britain, with most individuals bearing this surname residing in the southern regions of the country. The name has spread to other English-speaking countries and can also be found in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable individuals with the surname Band include Thomas Band, a prominent 16th-century English Protestant clergyman, and Louis Band, a British musician known for his contributions to the contemporary music scene.

In conclusion, the surname Band has a long history in Britain and continues to be passed down through generations, carrying with it the legacy of the hardworking peasants and farmers from which it originated.

There are approximately 1,320 people named Band in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,928th most common surname in Britain. Around 20 in a million people in Britain are named Band.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Stuart

Female

  • Amanda
  • Elizabeth
  • Gabrielle
  • Jean
  • Linda
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Shirley
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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