BUNFORD
Bunford
Origin and Meaning
Bunford is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the place name Bunford. The place name likely refers to a settlement near a bund or embankment in Old English.
Historical Distribution
The distribution of the Bunford surname has historically been concentrated in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Somerset and Wiltshire.
Notable Individuals
- John Bunford (1785–1853): A prolific inventor known for his groundbreaking work in agricultural machinery.
- Eleanor Bunford (1921–2007): Celebrated British author of children's literature, best known for her series of adventure novels set in the English countryside.
Modern Distribution
Today, individuals with the Bunford surname can be found across the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in the historic heartland of the name in southern England.
Genealogy
The Bunford surname has been carried by numerous families through the generations, with genealogical research revealing connections to local communities and historical records.
Coat of Arms
The Bunford coat of arms features symbols such as the embankment, symbolising the family's probable origin near such a geographical feature in England.
Typical given names associated with the Bunford surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Huw
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Simon
- William
Female
- Ann
- Diane
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Kimberley
- Lisa
- Marjorie
- Maureen
- Ruth
- Sian
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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There are approximately 187 people named Bunford in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bunford.
Famous people named Bunford
- Jane Bunford - Tallest recognised British person (1895 to 1922)
- Huw Bunford - Welsh guitarist
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.