BUCKLER
Buckler
The surname Buckler is of English origin, deriving from the Old French word "bouclier", meaning a shield or defensive weapon. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for a maker or user of bucklers, or possibly as a nickname for someone who was skilled in defence.
The Buckler surname has ancient roots in England, with records dating back to the medieval period. It is found most commonly in the southern counties of England, particularly in places such as Kent, Sussex, and Hampshire.
Notable individuals with the surname Buckler include John Buckler, an English architect known for his work on various churches and country houses in the 18th century, and Robert Buckler, an English cricketer who played for Worcestershire in the early 20th century.
Today, the surname Buckler is relatively uncommon in comparison to other English surnames but continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond.
There are approximately 1,339 people named Buckler in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,867th most common surname in Britain. Around 21 in a million people in Britain are named Buckler.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Kevin
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Alice
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Julie
- Lisa
- Louise
- Margaret
- Philippa
- Rachel
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
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