BOVINGTON
Bovington
Bovington is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the village of Bovington in Dorset, England. The village is situated near Wool and Dorchester in the West Country region of England.
The surname Bovington is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Boventone" and "Boventune", indicating its long-standing presence as a place name. Over time, individuals residing in or originating from Bovington adopted the surname to denote their association with the village.
Notable individuals with the surname Bovington may have ancestral ties to the village of Bovington or one of its former residents. Variants of the surname may include Bovingdon and Bovinton.
The Bovington surname is a part of the rich tapestry of English surnames, reflecting the history, geography, and community ties of the people of Dorset and the surrounding areas.
There are approximately 444 people named Bovington in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Bovington.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Alan
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Dean
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Elaine
- Frances
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Marie
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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