BONSOR
Bonsor
The surname Bonsor has its origins in England and is classified as a habitational name derived from places in counties like Northamptonshire. The name can be traced back to the Old English words 'bune' meaning a hill and 'ora' meaning a bank or ridge.
The first recorded instance of the Bonsor surname dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Sussex, England. The name has since spread throughout the British Isles and beyond.
Families bearing the surname Bonsor have been associated with various professions and regions over the centuries. Notably, the Bonsor family has been linked to the coal mining industry in Yorkshire.
The Bonsor surname has seen various spellings over time, including Bonser and Bonshaw. The name is also linked to different coats of arms, symbolising aspects of honour, strength, and loyalty.
In contemporary times, the Bonsor surname continues to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom and overseas, carried by individuals who are part of diverse professions and backgrounds.
Typical given names associated with the Bonsor surname
Male
- Adrian
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- Craig
- David
- Edward
- Gary
- James
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Rupert
- Steve
Female
- Clare
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Kerry
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Paula
- Renata
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 611 people named Bonsor in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Bonsor.
Famous people named Bonsor
- Nicholas Bonsor - Politician
- Brian Bonsor - Composerand musician (1926 to 2011)
- Cosmo Bonsor - Politician (1848 to 1929)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.