BREED
Breed
The surname "Breed" is of English origin and is classified as a locational or topographical surname. It is derived from the Old English word "brād," meaning broad, wide, or spacious. This surname is typically associated with individuals who resided near a wide expanse of land or who had a broad physical build.
Origins
The use of surnames became prevalent in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Prior to this, individuals were often identified by a single name, necessitating the introduction of surnames to distinguish between individuals with the same first name. The surname Breed may have been assigned to families based on their geographical location or physical attributes.
Distribution
The surname Breed is most commonly found in England, particularly in regions with Anglo-Saxon influence. Over the centuries, bearers of the Breed surname migrated to other English-speaking countries, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable Bearers
- Thomas Breed (1811–1878): An English industrialist known for his contributions to the textile industry in the Midlands.
- Elizabeth Breed: A fictional character in British literature, appearing in various works as a symbol of resilience and determination.
Variants
Variants of the Breed surname may include "Breede," "Bred," or "Breedon." These variations may have arisen due to phonetic changes over time or regional dialectal influences.
References
- Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (Eds.). (2006). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
The surname Breed continues to be a part of British heritage, symbolising ancestral roots and historical connections to specific regions or characteristics.
There are approximately 972 people named Breed in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,536th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Breed.
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
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Kenneth
- Leyton
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Barbara
- Carol
- Emma
- Helen
- Janet
- Julia
- Linda
- Pauline
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Baird
- Bardoe
- Barot
- Barrat
- Barrett
- Barretto
- Birdi
- Braad
- Brad
- Brada
- Bradd
- Bradds
- Brade
- Bradea
- Brades
- Bradi
- Bradie
- Brado
- Brads
- Bradu
- Brady
- Braedy
- Braid
- Braida
- Braide
- Braids
- Bratt
- Bread
- Breaddy
- Breade
- Breadie
- Breads
- Bready
- Breda
- Breday
- Bredda
- Breddy
- Brede
- Bredee
- Bredie
- Bredl
- Bredo
- Bredow
- Bredy
- Bree
- Breedan
- Breeden
- Breeder
- Breedin
- Breedon
- Breeds
- Breedt
- Breedy
- Breedyk
- Brees
- Breet
- Breett
- Brete
- Brett
- Brette
- Briede
- Briedis
- Brito
- Brodie
- Burt
- Burtt
- Byrd
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.