Bucknall

Bucknall is a surname of English origin, derived from the combination of two Old English words, 'bucca' meaning male deer or goat, and 'halh' meaning a remote valley or nook. The name likely originated as a toponymic name for individuals living near a valley or nook inhabited by deer or goats.

The surname Bucknall has been recorded in English records dating back to the medieval period. A notable early recording is that of Richard de Bochnall in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire in 1332. The name has seen various spelling variations over the centuries, including Bucnall, Bukenhall, and Buckenhall.

The Bucknall surname is most commonly found in the Midlands region of England, particularly in Staffordshire and Lincolnshire. Individuals with the surname Bucknall have been associated with a variety of occupations, including farmers, landowners, and craftsmen.

Famous individuals with the surname Bucknall include William Bucknall, a British architect known for his work in the early 19th century.

Today, the surname Bucknall is relatively uncommon, but it continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the rich history and heritage associated with this English surname.

There are approximately 1,979 people named Bucknall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,247th most common surname in Britain. Around 30 in a million people in Britain are named Bucknall.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adrian
  • Andrew
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Philip
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Angela
  • Emma
  • Julie
  • Leanne
  • Louise
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Nicola
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Victoria

Similar and related surnames

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