BLINCOW
Blincow
Blincow is an English surname of medieval origins, derived from the Old Norse personal name "Bligr" combined with the Old English word "cū," meaning "cow." The name can be traced back to the county of Yorkshire, where the Blincow family held a seat as landowners.
The earliest known recording of the surname dates back to the 13th century in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Returns of 1379. Over the centuries, the name has been spelled in various ways, including Blencowe, Blincoe, and Blencoe.
The Blincow family was historically associated with agricultural pursuits, reflecting the significance of farming in medieval society. The surname was often used to identify individuals living in rural areas or involved in livestock farming.
Today, the surname Blincow is relatively rare but continues to be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. It remains a symbol of a long-standing English heritage and connection to the land.
There are approximately 195 people named Blincow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Blincow.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Allen
- Andrew
- David
- Ed
- Greg
- James
- Jeffrey
- John
- Mark
- Peter
- Simon
Female
- Alice
- Elizabeth
- Isobel
- Jane
- Joan
- Josephine
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary