BIGMORE
Bigmore
The surname Bigmore is of Old English origin, deriving from the pre-7th century word "Byggmære" which means "barley hill" or "hill where barley was grown". The name was originally a topographic surname given to someone who lived near such a location.
The Bigmore surname is geographically associated with the English counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, particularly in the historic region of the Chiltern Hills. The name may also have Norman or French influences.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Bigmore have been recorded in various official documents, such as parish registers, census records, and heraldic registers. The name has shown both regional concentrations and sporadic occurrences across England.
Notable individuals with the surname Bigmore have made contributions in diverse fields, although the name is not widely recognised in mainstream historical narratives. Further genealogical research may provide insights into the origins and distribution of the Bigmore lineage across different regions and time periods.
There are approximately 248 people named Bigmore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Bigmore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Daniel
- Darren
- David
- Glyn
- Iain
- James
- Jeffrey
- John
- Liam
- Michael
- Paul
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Alexis
- Georgina
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria