BOARD

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Board

The surname Board is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "bord," meaning a plank or flat surface. The name is believed to have originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or used boards, or perhaps as a topographical surname for someone who lived near a plank fence or boundary.

The Board surname is found throughout the United Kingdom, with concentrations in regions such as Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Kent. The name has variations including Boarde and Boardman.

Notable individuals with the surname Board include Sir Richard Board, a renowned architect from the 18th century, and Elizabeth Board, a prominent suffragette who campaigned for women's rights in the early 20th century.

Today, the surname Board is relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, holding a place in British genealogy and history.

There are approximately 2,212 people named Board in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,875th most common surname in Britain. Around 34 in a million people in Britain are named Board.

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

Andrew
David
James
John
Matthew
Michael
Peter
Richard
Robert
Simon
Stephen

Female

Deborah
Elizabeth
Emma
Helen
Jane
Julie
Margaret
Nicola
Patricia
Rachel
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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