BUNYARD
Bunyard
Bunyard is a surname of English origin that is believed to have originated as a toponymic name. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English words "bun" which means 'reed' or 'rush' and "geard" which means 'enclosure' or 'yard', suggesting a person who lived near an enclosed area with reeds or rushes.
The distribution of the Bunyard surname in England is primarily found in the southern counties, especially in Sussex. The name has been documented in various forms over the centuries, including as Bunyarde, Bonyard, and Bunniard.
Records show that individuals bearing the surname Bunyard have been involved in diverse occupations such as agriculture, trade, and other skilled professions. The Bunyard family name has been documented in historical records, census data, and genealogical archives, contributing to its heritage and legacy in English society.
Today, Bunyard remains a relatively uncommon surname, but it holds historical significance as part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 306 people named Bunyard in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Bunyard.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Clive
- Daniel
- Ivan
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Nolan
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Ross
- Simon
Female
- Abigail
- Angela
- Carol
- Caroline
- Clare
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Leonore
- Lynster
- Margaret
- Marion
- Ruth
- Valerie