BEDDINGFIELD
Beddingfield
Beddingfield is a surname of English origin, most commonly found in the Norfolk region of East Anglia. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the Old English words "bedding" meaning "dwelling" and "feld" meaning "open land," indicating someone who resided in or near a field.
The Beddingfield family has a long history in England, with records dating back to the medieval period. They were known to have been influential landowners and prominent figures in Norfolk during the Middle Ages. The family seat was at Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk, a historic moated manor house which has been in their possession for over 500 years.
Notable individuals bearing the Beddingfield surname include Sir Edmund Bedingfield, a prominent courtier and knight during the reign of King Henry VIII, and Sir Henry Bedingfeld, who played a key role in safeguarding the interests of the Catholic Church in England during the Protestant Reformation.
The Beddingfield surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, with variations in spelling such as Bedingfield also being common. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the family's deep roots in the English countryside.
There are approximately 35 people named Beddingfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Beddingfield.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
Female
- Teresa
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