BELLENGER
Bellenger
Bellenger is a surname of Old French origin, derived from the word "Belenger", meaning a fair-haired or white-haired person. The surname is believed to have been introduced to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over time, variations of the surname, such as Bollinger, Billinger, and Bellinger, have emerged.
The distribution of the Bellenger surname in the United Kingdom is scattered, with concentrations in various regions such as Sussex, Hampshire, and London. The surname has historical significance, with individuals bearing the name known to have contributed to various fields, including art, literature, and politics.
Notable individuals with the surname Bellenger include Sir Robert Hugh Bellinger, a renowned British historian, and Sir Reginald Bellenger, a prominent Labour Party politician.
Today, the Bellenger surname continues to be part of Britain's diverse tapestry of family names, representing a heritage that links back to medieval France and the Norman nobility.
There are approximately 208 people named Bellenger in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bellenger.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- David
- Dominic
- Freddie
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Nigel
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
Female
- Amanda
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Hilary
- Jane
- Karen
- Linda
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
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