BUCKELL
Buckell
Buckell is a surname of English origin, most commonly found in the southern regions of England. The name is of medieval English descent, and derives from the Old English personal name 'Bucca', which means 'he-goat', combined with the suffix '-ell', suggesting a patronymic or diminutive form.
The Buckell surname is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who bore a resemblance to a he-goat or displayed characteristics associated with this animal. Alternatively, it may have been a name given to someone who kept goats, worked with goats, or lived in a location where wild goats roamed.
The earliest recorded instance of the Buckell surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Sussex, England, indicating its long-standing presence in the region. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals with the surname Buckell have made notable contributions in various fields, though the name itself is not widely recognised outside ancestral records. As with many surnames of English origin, Buckell has undergone variations in spelling over time, such as Buckle, Buckle, and Bucell.
In modern times, the Buckell surname continues to be upheld by descendants and bearers scattered across the United Kingdom and in countries where British influence has reached.
There are approximately 423 people named Buckell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Buckell.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Mark
- Martyn
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steve
- William
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Hayley
- Julia
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Samantha
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