BIGNALL
Recorded variant spellings include Big Nall
Bignall
Bignall is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name Bicga, meaning 'biter', and the Old English word halh, meaning 'nook' or 'remote valley'. The name originated as a nickname to describe someone who lived in a secluded valley.
History
The first recorded instance of the Bignall surname dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Staffordshire in England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various regions across the UK and beyond, carried by individuals and families who have migrated or emigrated for various reasons.
Notable People
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John Bignall (1801-1876): An English painter renowned for his landscapes and seascapes, particularly his detailed portrayals of coastal towns and fishing villages.
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Lucy Bignall (b. 1985): A British biologist and environmentalist known for her work in conservation biology and efforts to protect endangered species in the UK.
Variants
Variants of the Bignall surname include Bignal, Bignell, and Bignill, each reflecting the regional dialects and evolution of the name over time.
Typical given names associated with the Bignall surname
Male
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Carol
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Gillian
- Helen
- Julie
- Linda
- Lisa
- Mary
- Nancy
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
- Bignell
- Bagnall
- Bagnell
- Bina
- Bignal
- Bignill
- Bignel
- Bagnal
- Bagnale
- Bagnel
- Bagnelle
- Bagnol
- Bagnoli
- Bagnoll
- Bagnulo
- Baignall
- Bainle
- Banal
- Banala
- Banall
- Banel
- Banell
- Baniel
- Banneel
- Bannel
- Bannell
- Baynall
- Begnall
- Begnell
- Benali
- Benall
- Benalla
- Benell
- Benella
- Benelli
- Benello
- Benli
- Bennall
- Bennel
- Bennell
- Bennill
- Benole
- Bicknall
- Bignoll
- Binall
- Binell
- Binelli
- Binghall
- Binnal
- Binnall
- Binnel
- Binnell
- Bognolo
- Bohnel
- Bonali
- Bonall
- Bonallie
- Bonallo
- Bonel
- Bonell
- Bonella
- Bonelle
- Bonelli
- Bonellie
- Bonello
- Boniello
- Bonilla
- Bonillo
- Boniol
- Bonnal
- Bonnalie
- Bonnallie
- Bonnel
- Bonnell
- Bonnella
- Bonnelli
- Bonnello
- Bonollo
- Bounel
- Bounell
- Bownall
- Bownell
- Bugnall
- Bunal
- Bunall
- Bunel
- Bunell
- Bunill
- Bunnel
- Bunnell
- Bynall
- Bynell
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 754 people named Bignall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,177th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Bignall.
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
Famous people named Bignall
- Nicholas Bignall - Football player
- Herbert Bignall - Marathon runner (1906 to 1989)
- Thomas Bignall - Cricketer (1842 to 1898)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.