BASIL
Basil
Basil is a surname of British origin that has its roots in the Latin name "Basilius", which means "royal" or "kingly". The surname Basil is believed to have been introduced to Britain by the Normans following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
The Basil surname is relatively uncommon in Britain but has been carried by notable individuals throughout history. It is suggested that the surname may have been given to individuals who displayed kingly attributes or held positions of authority.
Variations of the Basil surname include Basell, Bazzel, and Bazil. Over time, the surname has also been adapted to regional accents and dialects, demonstrating the rich diversity of Anglicised surnames in Britain.
Today, individuals with the surname Basil can be found across the British Isles and beyond, with each bearer contributing to the unique tapestry of British surnames and heritage.
There are approximately 171 people named Basil in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Basil.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Alan
- Angus
- Anthony
- Ashley
- Christopher
- Jonathan
- Luke
- Malin
- Neil
- Victor
Female
- Alison
- Christine
- Elva
- Jane
- Janine
- Julie
- Juliet
- Natalie
- Pamela
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Absil
- Basi
- Basia
- Basila
- Basile
- Basili
- Basal
- Basali
- Basallo
- Bascal
- Bascle
- Basel
- Baseley
- Basell
- Baselow
- Basely
- Basiel
- Basill
- Basol
- Bassal
- Bassall
- Bassaly
- Bassel
- Bassell
- Bassil
- Bassill
- Bastle
- Baysal
- Bazel
- Bazell
- Bazil
- Bazill
- Bazille
- Bazle
- Bazzel
- Bazzell
- Bazzle
- Beissel
- Bessel
- Bessell
- Bessill
- Bissell
- Bussell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.