BUNDOCK
Bundock
The surname Bundock is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Bunda", meaning a "farmer" or "husbandman", and the word "oc", indicating a "small hill". Thus, the name is likely to have referred to someone who lived near or worked on a small hill.
History
The Bundock surname is notably found in the county of Sussex in South East England, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name has appeared in various forms over the centuries, including Bondhoc, Bendoc, and Bundack.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the Bundock name have been linked to various professions, such as farmers, landowners, and tradespeople. The surname has spread beyond its Sussex origins and can now be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and across the world.
Notable Individuals
- James Bundock (1802–1878): An English cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club in the 19th century.
- Sophie Bundock (born 1987): A British artist known for her contemporary paintings and textile works.
Variants
Variants of the Bundock surname include Bundick and Bondoc.
The Bundock name continues to be a part of British genealogy and heritage, representing a connection to the historical roots of England, particularly in the region of Sussex.
There are approximately 692 people named Bundock in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,783rd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Bundock.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Darren
- David
- Ian
- John
- Leyton
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Carol
- Christine
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Galyna
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sally
- Sarah
- Sonia
- Susan