BILLINGHURST
Billinghurst
Billinghurst is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the village of Billingshurst in West Sussex, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "Billing" meaning "the people of Billa" or "the tribe of Bill". The addition of "hurst" refers to a wooded hill or wooded upland.
The first recorded instance of the Billinghurst surname dates back to the early 13th century, and individuals bearing this name have been primarily associated with the counties of Sussex, Surrey, and Kent in England.
Throughout history, the Billinghurst family has been involved in various professions, including agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. The surname is relatively rare, with only a handful of individuals with this name found in modern times.
Famous individuals with the Billinghurst surname include John Billinghurst, a notable 18th-century artist known for his landscape paintings, and Sarah Billinghurst Solomon, an early feminist and campaigner for women's suffrage.
The Billinghurst name, with its roots in the English countryside, carries a sense of history and tradition, reflecting the heritage of the Billingshurst village and its surrounding areas.
There are approximately 494 people named Billinghurst in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Billinghurst.
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
- Anthony
- Carl
- Daniel
- David
- Graham
- Ian
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Alexandra
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Hilary
- Joanne
- Karen
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
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