BORDER
Border
Border is a surname of English origin that is most commonly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in the border regions with Scotland. The name is derived from the Old English word "bord", which means a border or edge.
The surname Border is believed to have originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a border or boundary, such as the English-Scottish border. It may have also been used to denote someone who worked as a border guard or had some association with the border regions.
The first recorded instance of the surname Border dates back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of England and beyond, particularly to the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Famous individuals with the surname Border include British novelist and playwright David Border, known for his works set in the border regions of England and Scotland.
In contemporary times, the surname Border continues to be relatively uncommon but carries a sense of regional identity and historical significance for those who bear it.
There are approximately 399 people named Border in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Border.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Christopher
- David
- Geoffrey
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Robin
- Scott
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Dorothy
- Eileen
- Emily
- Helen
- Janet
- Laura
- Louise
- Nerys
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tina
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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