BOUTTELL
Bouttell
Bouttell is a British surname that can be traced back to medieval times. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Bodil" or "Botil," which means "herald" or "messenger." Over time, this personal name evolved into the surname Bouttell, with various spelling variations such as Bortell or Buttel also being recorded.
The Bouttell family likely originated in the East Anglia region of England, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk. They were historically associated with agriculture and may have been landowners or tenant farmers.
Notable individuals with the surname Bouttell include John Bouttell, a renowned Victorian artist known for his landscape watercolour paintings, and William Bouttell, a prominent figure in the local government of Norfolk in the early 19th century.
Today, the Bouttell surname remains relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, connecting modern descendants to their medieval roots in England.
There are approximately 266 people named Bouttell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Bouttell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Douglas
- Frederick
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Lee
- Les
- Leslie
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Hannah
- Helen
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Kelly
- Natalie
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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