BEDINGFIELD
Bedingfield
Bedingfield is a surname of English origin with a noble heritage dating back to medieval times. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words beadu, meaning battle, and feld, meaning field. This suggests that it may have originated as a surname bestowed upon a warrior or someone associated with battlefields.
The Bedingfield family has a long and distinguished history in the United Kingdom, with notable branches residing in Norfolk and Suffolk. The family is closely associated with Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk, a historic moated manor house that has been in their possession for over 500 years.
One of the most prominent figures from the Bedingfield family is Sir Henry Bedingfield, a loyal supporter of Queen Mary I of England. He served as a Member of Parliament and held various high-ranking positions in the royal court. The Bedingfields have also produced military leaders, politicians, and prominent figures in various fields over the centuries.
The surname Bedingfield continues to be passed down through generations, and individuals bearing this name can be found across the United Kingdom and around the world. The family crest of the Bedingfields typically features symbols such as lions, swords, and heraldic imagery associated with nobility and valour.
In modern times, the Bedingfield surname remains a proud reminder of the family's enduring legacy and contributions to British history and society.
There are approximately 515 people named Bedingfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Bedingfield.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Daniel
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Ryan
- Timothy
Female
- Caroline
- Catherine
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joyce
- Karen
- Michelle
- Molly
- Pamela
- Paula
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tracey
- Zoe
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