BOOTHROYD
Boothroyd
Boothroyd is a distinguished surname of English origin, commonly found in the West Yorkshire region of England. The name is of locational origin, derived from the place name Boothroyd, which is a compound of the Old English words 'both' meaning 'shelter' or 'booth', and 'rod' or 'royd' meaning 'clearing' or 'field'.
The earliest known recording of the Boothroyd surname dates back to the early 13th century in Yorkshire, where the name was associated with landowners and farmers. Over the centuries, the Boothroyd family has spread across various regions in England, with notable concentrations in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
One of the most famous bearers of the Boothroyd name is Betty Boothroyd, Baroness Boothroyd, who served as the first female Speaker of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom from 1992 to 2000. Baroness Boothroyd's tenure was marked by her authoritative presence and impartial conduct in the parliamentary proceedings.
The Boothroyd surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and the wider world, reflecting a legacy of resilience, leadership, and community spirit.
There are approximately 1,652 people named Boothroyd in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,943rd most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Boothroyd.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Anne
- Barbara
- Carol
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan