BANNARD
Bannard
Bannard is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Be(o)rnheard", composed of the elements "be(o)rn", meaning "bear" or "warrior", and "heard", signifying "hardy" or "brave". It is believed that the Bannard surname originates from the early medieval period in England.
The distribution of the Bannard surname is predominantly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Hampshire, Surrey, and Kent. Over the centuries, variations of the Bannard surname have emerged, including Bannart, Bannert, and Bannarde.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Bannard include British artist Edward M. Bannard (1828-1901), known for his landscape paintings, and American artist and sculptor Ronald Bannard (b. 1942). The Bannard surname has also been associated with various academic and professional achievements across different fields.
Today, the Bannard surname continues to be a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the ancestral heritage and diverse history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 107 people named Bannard in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Bannard.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Brian
- Colin
- David
- Edward
- James
- Nicholas
- Roger
- Simon
- Tony
- William
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Hilda
- Jane
- Joanna
- Julie
- Louise
- Maxine
- Susan
- Valerie