BODNAR
Bodnar
The surname Bodnar is of Polish and Ukrainian origin, derived from the personal name Bodin or Boden, which itself comes from the Old Slavic word bodu, meaning "battle." The name is quite common in Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Ukraine.
Individuals bearing the surname Bodnar are typically of Slavic descent and may have ancestral ties to regions such as Poland, Ukraine, and neighbouring countries. Over time, many individuals with the surname Bodnar have migrated to other countries, including the United Kingdom.
The Bodnar surname may have variations in spelling, such as Bodner or Bodna, due to transliteration and regional dialects. Like many surnames, the spelling and pronunciation of Bodnar may have evolved over generations and geographic locations.
In modern times, individuals with the Bodnar surname can be found across various professions and walks of life. As with many surnames, researching the Bodnar family history can provide insights into cultural heritage, migration patterns, and familial connections.
There are approximately 167 people named Bodnar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bodnar.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Daniel
- John
- Michael
- Mike
- Paul
- Peter
- Stefan
- Volodymyr
- Zoltan
Female
- Andrea
- Elizabeth
- Julie
- Katherine
- Louise
- Magdalena
- Natalie
- Samantha
- Susan
- Wendy