BASHER
Basher
Basher is a British surname that traces its origins back to medieval England. The name is thought to have derived from the Middle English word "baschier," meaning a man who carries a club or baton. It is likely that the name was originally bestowed upon someone who worked as a bouncer or enforcer, using a club or similar weapon to maintain order and security.
The surname Basher is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with strong historical ties to medieval England. It is relatively uncommon, but has persisted over the centuries as a reminder of a bygone era when physical strength and vigilance were highly valued attributes.
Notable bearers of the surname Basher have distinguished themselves in various fields, including academia, sports, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a connection to England's rich history and cultural heritage.
There are approximately 202 people named Basher in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Basher.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: Pakistan
Religion of origin: Muslim
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdul
- Abul
- David
- George
- Jonathan
- Kevin
- Md
- Michael
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Noman
- Peter
- Shekh
- Syed
Female
- Catherine
- Geraldine
- Julia
- June
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mary
- Nurul
- Pamela
- Paula
- Sheila
- Virginia
Similar and related surnames
- Bacher
- Basche
- Baschiera
- Absher
- Bashe
- Bachar
- Bachara
- Bachir
- Bachor
- Bachour
- Bachra
- Baecher
- Baicher
- Baiser
- Basder
- Baseer
- Baser
- Basera
- Baseri
- Basers
- Basger
- Bash
- Basha
- Bashar
- Bashara
- Bashari
- Bashaw
- Basheer
- Bashel
- Bashier
- Bashir
- Bashiri
- Bashiru
- Bashor
- Bashore
- Basker
- Basler
- Basser
- Basthers
- Batcher
- Baucher
- Bauscher
- Bausher
- Bayshaw
- Beacher
- Beaser
- Beatcher
- Bechar
- Bechara
- Becher
- Becheru
- Bechor
- Beecher
- Beicher
- Beischer
- Beshara
- Besher
- Beshier
- Beshir
- Beshiri
- Beshoori
- Beshr
- Betcher
- Beucher
- Beusher
- Bewshear
- Bewsher
- Bewshire
- Bichara
- Bicher
- Bichri
- Bischer
- Bishara
- Bisher
- Boacher
- Bocher
- Bochra
- Boecher
- Boetcher
- Boshar
- Bosher
- Boshier
- Boshir
- Boshor
- Botcher
- Bouchaara
- Bouchar
- Bouchara
- Boucher
- Bouchere
- Bouchereau
- Boucherie
- Bouchier
- Boushear
- Boushehri
- Bousher
- Boushier
- Boutcher
- Boutchier
- Bowcher
- Bowchier
- Bowsher
- Buchar
- Bucher
- Buecher
- Bushara
- Bushehri
- Busher
- Bushiri
- Bushore
- Bushra
- Butchar
- Butcher
- Butchere
- Bashev
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.