BUMFORD
Bumford
Bumford is a British surname that is believed to have originated as a locational name. The name is thought to have derived from the Old English words būm, meaning tree, and ford, meaning a shallow place in a river that can be crossed. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a particular tree or by a shallow crossing point in a river.
The surname Bumford is relatively rare, and individuals bearing this name can be found primarily in the United Kingdom. The name has historical significance dating back several centuries, with records of Bumfords appearing in parish registers, census data, and other historical documents.
It is common for surnames to evolve over time due to variations in spelling and pronunciation, so different branches of the Bumford family may have adopted alternative spellings or variations of the name. Despite its rarity, the surname Bumford remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames and continues to be passed down through generations as a distinct and unique familial identity.
There are approximately 434 people named Bumford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Bumford.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Leslie
- Mark
- Matthew
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Simon
Female
- Anna
- Beryl
- Christine
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Julie
- Laura
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Rosemary
- Sarah
- Sharon