BIRDS
Birds
The surname Birds is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "bird", which referred to a young nestling or a small bird. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who bore a resemblance to a bird, perhaps in terms of physical features or behaviour.
Early instances of the surname Birds can be found in records dating back to the 13th century in various regions of England. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals living near areas abundant with birdlife, or it could have been used metaphorically to convey characteristics such as agility or songfulness.
Over time, the surname Birds has seen various spelling variations, including Byrd, Byrds, and Byrde, among others. The distribution of the surname across different regions of the United Kingdom has been documented, showing its presence in areas such as Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Middlesex.
Individuals bearing the surname Birds have made notable contributions in various fields, including literature, music, and science. The name has also been associated with a number of prominent families and notable figures throughout British history.
In contemporary times, the surname Birds continues to be relatively common in the United Kingdom and has spread to other English-speaking countries. Family history research and genealogical studies have provided insights into the diverse origins and lineages of individuals carrying the surname Birds.
There are approximately 379 people named Birds in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Birds.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Chris
- Christopher
- Clifford
- David
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Caroline
- Claire
- Eileen
- Heather
- Kathryn
- Samantha
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Baard
- Baartz
- Baerd
- Baird
- Bairds
- Bard
- Bardas
- Barde
- Bardes
- Bardis
- Bardos
- Bardosi
- Bards
- Baritz
- Barradas
- Barrats
- Barrd
- Barrets
- Barretts
- Bartas
- Bartes
- Bartis
- Bartos
- Bartosz
- Barts
- Bartuas
- Bartus
- Bartys
- Bartz
- Beard
- Bearde
- Beardes
- Beards
- Bearts
- Beird
- Berd
- Berde
- Berdos
- Berits
- Bertaso
- Bertiz
- Bertos
- Bertossi
- Bertozzi
- Berts
- Bertus
- Bertuzzi
- Bertz
- Bierd
- Biers
- Bir
- Bird
- Birde
- Birdee
- Birdey
- Birdi
- Birdie
- Birdsal
- Birdsey
- Birdseye
- Birdsly
- Birdy
- Bires
- Birrs
- Birs
- Birts
- Board
- Boarde
- Boards
- Bord
- Bordais
- Bordas
- Bordass
- Borde
- Bordes
- Bordessa
- Bordies
- Bordiss
- Borrits
- Borrotzu
- Bortz
- Bourd
- Bourdais
- Bourdas
- Bourdass
- Bourde
- Bourdice
- Bourdois
- Braatz
- Bradds
- Brades
- Brads
- Braids
- Bratis
- Bratz
- Breads
- Bredice
- Breeds
- Breetz
- Breitz
- Bretas
- Bretos
- Bretts
- Bretz
- Briddes
- Brides
- Briedis
- Brites
- Britos
- Brits
- Britts
- Britz
- Broadis
- Broads
- Brodes
- Brodis
- Broods
- Broots
- Brudz
- Brutus
- Brydes
- Buirds
- Burd
- Burdas
- Burdass
- Burde
- Burdes
- Burdess
- Burdis
- Burdiss
- Burds
- Burdus
- Burrd
- Burred
- Burtes
- Burtis
- Burts
- Burtts
- Byrtus
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