Bushrod

The surname "Bushrod" is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Beorhtsige", which means "bright victory".

The Bushrod surname is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom and the United States. The earliest recorded instances of the Bushrod surname date back to the medieval period in England.

Individuals bearing the Bushrod surname have been associated with various professions and occupations, from farmers to merchants. The name may have been anglicised from other surnames over time, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences on British nomenclature.

Notable individuals with the surname Bushrod include Richard Bushrod, a prominent landowner in the 18th century, and Emma Bushrod, a suffragette activist in the early 20th century.

The Bushrod surname is part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, each carrying its own unique story and history.

There are approximately 223 people named Bushrod in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Bushrod.

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
  • Derek
  • Edward
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Nicholas
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Steven

Female

  • Anne
  • Claire
  • Helen
  • Jean
  • Jennifer
  • Joanne
  • Lisa
  • Lorna
  • Lynette
  • Maureen
  • Pauline
  • Rebecca
  • Ruth
  • Sharon
  • Susan

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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