BARGEWELL
Bargewell
Bargewell is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the county of Northumberland. The name is locational, derived from the village of "Bargewell" in Northumberland, now known as Berrington. The name essentially means "the hill where barrow(s) occur" with 'barge' being an old term for a hill or a burial mound.
The Bargewell family has a long history in Northumberland, dating back to medieval times. They were known for their agricultural practices, with many members of the family being farmers or landowners in the region. Over the centuries, branches of the Bargewell family have spread to other parts of the UK and the world.
Notable individuals with the surname Bargewell include John Bargewell, a 17th-century landowner in Northumberland, who was known for his philanthropic work in the local community.
Today, the surname Bargewell is relatively rare, with only a few individuals bearing the name. However, those who do carry the Bargewell name can trace their roots back to the historic village of Bargewell in Northumberland.
There are approximately 196 people named Bargewell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bargewell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Bryan
- Daniel
- David
- Glenn
- Ian
- John
- Lee
- Lloyd
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Stephen
- Tom
- Valentine
Female
- Carol
- Christine
- Diane
- Doreen
- Hayley
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Kendra
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Sophie