BANTHORPE
Banthorpe
Banthorpe is a surname of English origin that is believed to be locational in nature. The surname Banthorpe originates from the village of Banthorpe, which is thought to have been lost or has changed its name over the centuries.
The earliest recordings of the surname Banthorpe date back to the late 16th century in the county of Norfolk, England. It is possible that the surname was derived from the Old English words bana meaning "slayer" and thorp meaning "a hamlet or village." This etymology suggests that the name could have been applied to someone who lived in a village where a killing had taken place, or possibly a village known for its reputation as a place of conflict.
The distribution of the Banthorpe surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom and is most commonly found in the East Anglian region. Over time, variations of the name have emerged, including Bandothorp and Bantharp.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Banthorpe are scarce in historical records, and the name remains a distinctive yet uncommon part of British surnames.
There are approximately 308 people named Banthorpe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Banthorpe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Roger
- Ron
- Samuel
Female
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Kelly
- Louise
- Natalie
- Patricia
- Paula
- Sarah
- Victoria