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.
Typical given names associated with the Buckler 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
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Buckler are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Oat raisin cookie.
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
Famous people named Buckler
- Rick Buckler - Musician
- Hugh Buckler - Actor (1881 to 1936)
- John Buckler - Artist and architect (1770 to 1851)
- John Chessell Buckler - Architect (1793 to 1894)
- Herbert Buckler - Welsh rugby league player (1878 to 1957)
- Arthur Buckler - Welsh rugby league player (1882 to 1921)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.