BESTON
Beston
Beston is a surname of British origin that is derived from the Old English personal name "Bæst" meaning "beast" or "animal". The suffix "-ton" is a common element in English place names, signifying a settlement or enclosure. The name likely originated as a topographic surname for someone living by an animal enclosure or a settlement associated with animals.
Distribution and Variation
The surname Beston is relatively rare, with the majority of individuals bearing this name found in the United Kingdom. Variants of the name include Beeston and Beaston, reflecting historical variations in spelling.
Notable Individuals
1. George Beston (1912-1998)
- George Beston was a noted British zoologist and conservationist, known for his research on endangered animal species and his advocacy for wildlife preservation.
Trivia
Did you know: The name Beston has also been recorded as a toponymic surname associated with the villages of Beeston in Nottinghamshire and Cheshire, indicating the possible ancestral roots of some individuals bearing the name.
There are approximately 348 people named Beston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Beston.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Adam
- Andrew
- Guy
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
- Tom
- William
Female
- Angela
- Brenda
- Gina
- Helen
- Irene
- Joyce
- Julia
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Sharon
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.