Beeston

Beeston is a surname of English origin, derived from various locations in England named Beeston or Beston. The name is of habitational origin, referring to someone who hailed from any of these places.

The most notable location associated with the surname Beeston is Beeston Castle in Cheshire, England. The castle, perched on a rocky sandstone crag above the Cheshire Plain, has a rich history dating back to the 13th century. It is believed that the occupants of the castle and the surrounding area may have adopted the name Beeston as a surname to denote their connection to this historic site.

The name Beeston is relatively uncommon but has historical roots in the English countryside. Individuals bearing this surname can be found scattered across the United Kingdom and occasionally in other parts of the world where British migration has occurred.

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In modern times, the surname Beeston is maintained by families who take pride in their English heritage and ancestral ties to the historic locations from which the name originated.

There are approximately 2,562 people named Beeston in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,446th most common surname in Britain. Around 39 in a million people in Britain are named Beeston.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Barbara
  • Christine
  • Eleanor
  • Emma
  • Helen
  • Jennifer
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Nicola
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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