BEND

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Bend

Surname: Bend

Origin and Meaning

Bend is an English and Scottish surname derived from the Middle English word benden, meaning ‘to bend’ or ‘to curve’. This surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a bend or curve in a road, river, or other geographical feature. It may also have been a nickname for a flexible or adaptable person.

Distribution and Frequency

The surname Bend is not one of the most common surnames in the United Kingdom, with only a small number of individuals bearing this surname. It is most prevalent in England and Scotland.

Notable Bearers

John Bend (1898-1975): An English sculptor known for his innovative use of materials and abstract forms in his works.
Margaret Bend (1923-2010): A Scottish botanist and conservationist who made significant contributions to the study and preservation of native plant species in the Highlands.

Variants

Variants of the surname Bend include Bende, Benda, and Bendt.

There are approximately 318 people named Bend in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Bend.

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

Christopher
David
Ian
James
John
Leslie
Mark
Matthew
Paul
Peter
Thomas

Female

Beverley
Claire
Eve
Grace
Kerry
Kimberley
Kirstie
Lesley
Lisa
Louise
Margaret
Patricia
Sarah

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.