BOTCHERBY
Botcherby
Botcherby is a surname of English origin, believed to have derived from the village of Botcherby in Cumberland, England. The name was first recorded in the late 19th century and has since been associated with families primarily in the northern regions of England.
The etymology of Botcherby is thought to have originated from Old Norse and Old English influences, indicative of the historical settlement patterns in the region. The suffix "-by" often indicates a settlement or farmstead in Scandinavian languages, while the prefix "Botcher" may relate to a personal or occupational name.
Individuals bearing the surname Botcherby may have ancestral ties to the village of Botcherby or be descendants of families that adopted the surname for various reasons. Research suggests that the surname may have undergone alterations in spelling over time, as is common with many English surnames.
Today, the surname Botcherby is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in local records and genealogical databases. It represents a unique aspect of English toponymic surnames and serves as a reminder of the historical roots and cultural heritage of families in the region.
There are approximately 121 people named Botcherby in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Botcherby.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- David
- Edward
- Lewis
- Marc
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jean
- Margaret
- Penelope
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sophie
- Susan