BORNE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Borne

The surname Borne is of English origin and is classified as a locational surname, denoting someone who hails from a place called Borne. The name Borne is believed to have derived from various locations named Borne in England, such as Borne in Hampshire and Borne in Wiltshire.

The name Borne may also have its roots in the Old English word "burna," meaning a stream or a spring. This suggests that the surname Borne could have been used to describe someone living by a stream or spring.

Surnames, including Borne, became hereditary in England around the 13th and 14th centuries, as a way to distinguish between individuals in a growing population. Variants of the Borne surname include Bourne, Born, and Burn.

Individuals bearing the surname Borne can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where English migration has occurred. The surname has likely evolved and diversified over time as families spread out and settled in different regions.

Notable individuals with the surname Borne may have made significant contributions to society in various fields, including but not limited to academics, the arts, business, and politics. Researching the genealogy of the Borne surname can provide insights into the history and heritage of families bearing this name.

There are approximately 143 people named Borne in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Borne.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Christopher
Francois
Gregory
James
Jason
John
Nicholas
Richard
Robert
Ross
Stephen
William

Female

Amy
Donna
Elizabeth
Emma
Julie
Laura
Lyndsey
Nicola
Rachael
Rachel
Sara
Sarah
Susan
Valerie

Similar and related surnames

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