BUNTING
Bunting
The surname Bunting is of English origin and has been documented in the British Isles since the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old French word "bonete," meaning a soft woolen fabric that was commonly hung as flags or streamers. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who made or sold such items.
The Bunting family name is found predominantly in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Sussex, Kent, and Surrey. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond as people migrated for various reasons.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Bunting include George Bunting, a 19th-century English cricketer, and Mary Bunting, a prominent biologist known for her work in genetics and embryology.
Today, the surname Bunting continues to be prevalent in the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world, with variations in spelling such as Buntyng and Bonting also existing. The name reflects the rich tapestry of British history and the many occupational and cultural influences that have shaped its society.
There are approximately 6,602 people named Bunting in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,434th most common surname in Britain. Around 101 in a million people in Britain are named Bunting.
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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