BUNNING
Bunning
Origin and Meaning
Bunning is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Buning", which itself is a diminutive form of the Old English personal name "Buna", meaning "cup-bearer" or "friendly".
Distribution
The surname Bunning is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Kent, London, and Norfolk. It is also present in former British colonies such as Australia and Canada, where early British settlers carried the name.
Notable Bearers
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Alf Bunning (1906-1974): A notable English cricketer who played for Sussex and Marylebone Cricket Club.
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Gordon Bunning (1917-1999): An Australian politician who served as a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council.
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Cynthia Bunning (b. 1955): A renowned British artist known for her abstract paintings.
Variants
Variants of the surname Bunning include Bunnings, Bunnin, and Bunnan.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for the Bunning surname depicts a shield embellished with a golden cup, symbolising the original meaning of "Buning" as a cup-bearer.
References
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Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Routledge.
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Hanks, P., & Hodges, F. (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 497 people named Bunning in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Bunning.
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
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Emma
- Janine
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Kate
- Linda
- Louise
- Mary
- Samantha
- Sharon
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.