BOOK
Book
Origin: English
Meaning: Derived from the Old English word "boc" which means book. It could have originated as a personal name for a person involved in producing or selling books, or denoted someone with a scholarly or literate profession.
History: The surname Book has a long history in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have been first used as a occupational surname for individuals associated with books and writing. Over the centuries, the surname Book spread across the country as literacy and education became more widespread.
Distribution: In modern times, the surname Book is not as common as some other surnames in Britain. It has spread to different parts of the world due to emigration from the United Kingdom.
Famous Bearers: One notable bearer of the surname Book is the renowned British author, Thomas Book, who is known for his contributions to the field of English literature in the 19th century.
Variants: Variants of the surname Book include Booke and Books.
Coat of Arms: The Book family does not have a specific coat of arms registered to them.
References:
- P. H. Reany & R. M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames
- H. Harrison & M. Brown, Surnames of the United Kingdom
There are approximately 304 people named Book in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Book.
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
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Clive
- Daniel
- David
- Eric
- Jeffrey
- John
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Beverley
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Kirsty
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Miriam
- Samantha
- Sara
- Sharon
- Sophie
- Tracey
- Victoria
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