Bembridge

Origin and Meaning
Bembridge is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the village of Bembridge located on the eastern coast of the Isle of Wight. The name Bembridge is believed to mean "The bridge near the bent tree" in Old English from “beam” meaning “bent” and “brycg” meaning “bridge”.

History and Distribution
The surname Bembridge is relatively rare and is most commonly found in the United Kingdom. It is often associated with families who have roots in the Isle of Wight or the surrounding areas. The name has historical links to the village of Bembridge and its residents.

Famous Bearers
Notable individuals with the surname Bembridge include:

  • Mike Bembridge: A retired English footballer who played as a forward.
  • Alan Bembridge: A former professional cricketer who represented Hampshire County Cricket Club.

Coat of Arms
The Bembridge family crest typically features symbols associated with strength, loyalty, and family heritage.

Variants
Variants of the surname Bembridge may include Bembridg, Bembrydge, or Bemborough.

There are approximately 799 people named Bembridge in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,781st most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Bembridge.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Chris
  • Christopher
  • Colin
  • Dave
  • David
  • John
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Terence

Female

  • Amanda
  • Christine
  • Emma
  • Hannah
  • Jennifer
  • Louise
  • Rebecca
  • Sarah
  • Sharon
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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