Bearpark

Bearpark is an English surname of toponymic origin, derived from the village of Bearpark located in County Durham, in the North East of England. The village's name is believed to originate from the Old English words "bere", meaning barley, and "parc", meaning park or enclosed piece of land.

The Bearpark surname is thought to have originated in the Middle Ages, as people started adopting surnames based on their place of residence or where they were born. Individuals with the surname Bearpark are likely to have had ancestors who lived in or near the village of Bearpark.

Bearpark is a relatively uncommon surname, and individuals with this surname may be part of a closely-knit family network with roots in County Durham or the surrounding regions.

Historically, individuals with the Bearpark surname may have been involved in agriculture, landownership, or other trades and occupations typical of rural communities in the North East of England.

Today, the Bearpark surname continues to be borne by individuals who can trace their ancestry back to the village of Bearpark, preserving a link to the history and heritage of this small community in County Durham.

There are approximately 308 people named Bearpark in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Bearpark.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Anthony
  • Daniel
  • David
  • John
  • Joseph
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Rowan
  • Stephen
  • Steven
  • William

Female

  • Caroline
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Janet
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Kathleen
  • Lauren
  • Lisa
  • Rachel

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