BERRESFORD
Berresford
Berresford is a surname of English origin that is primarily found in the West Midlands region of England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Beornheard," which combines the elements "beorn," meaning "warrior," and "heard," meaning "hardy" or "strong."
The earliest recorded instance of the Berresford surname dates back to the early 13th century in Staffordshire, England, suggesting that the name has ancient roots in the region. Over time, families with the surname Berresford have been known to spread to other parts of the United Kingdom, although it remains relatively concentrated in its region of origin.
Like many English surnames, the meaning and origin of Berresford are deeply rooted in the history and culture of the British Isles. Today, individuals with the surname Berresford can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to migration and emigration patterns over the centuries.
There are approximately 469 people named Berresford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Berresford.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Craig
- David
- Edward
- Gary
- Ivor
- James
- Joe
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Steven
Female
- Diane
- Dorothy
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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