BEADNALL
Beadnall
Beadnall is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the northern counties of England such as Northumberland and Yorkshire. The name is believed to be of locational origin, deriving from the Old English word 'bead' meaning prayer or request, and 'halh' meaning a secluded nook or corner. This suggests that the name may have originally denoted someone who lived near a place of prayer or a secluded place.
The first recorded instance of the Beadnall surname dates back to the early 17th century in the parish records of Northumberland. The name has since been variably recorded as Beadnall, Bednall, and Bednell in historical documents.
The Beadnall surname is relatively rare, and individuals bearing this name may have ancestral ties to the northern regions of England. The name has likely evolved and diversified over the centuries, with various branches of the Beadnall family possibly adopting different spellings or pronunciations.
Today, the Beadnall surname may continue to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, each with a unique familial history and connection to the name.
There are approximately 135 people named Beadnall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Beadnall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Craig
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- William
Female
- Amy
- Annabel
- Catherine
- Hannah
- Helen
- Justine
- Karen
- Lindsay
- Lynn
- Margaret