BUTTRESS
Buttress
The surname Buttress is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "boterice," meaning a support or prop. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a mason or builder of buttresses.
The Buttress family has historical roots in the British Isles, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name is most commonly found in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Buttress include John Buttress, a prominent architect in 19th century England known for his Gothic Revival designs, and Sarah Buttress, a celebrated botanist and environmentalist from the early 20th century.
Today, the surname Buttress is relatively rare but remains a part of Britain's rich tapestry of family names, reflecting the country's history and heritage.
There are approximately 642 people named Buttress in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Buttress.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Jack
- James
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
Female
- Alice
- Amanda
- Anne
- Claire
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Kim
- Linda
- Nicola
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan