BYROM
Byrom
Byrom is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon descent, deriving from the Old English personal name “Beornmund,” which translates to “bear protector.” Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Byram, Byrom, and Byroms.
The first recorded instance of the Byrom surname is in the Domesday Book of 1086, a detailed survey of England and Wales ordered by William the Conqueror. The name was originally found in the West Riding of Yorkshire. By the 13th century, branches of the Byrom family had spread to Lancashire and Cheshire.
The Byrom family became prominent in the British aristocracy, with notable figures including the poet and writer John Byrom (1692–1763). John Byrom was known for his poems and hymns, with his most famous work being "Christians, Awake! Salute the Happy Morn."
Today, the Byrom surname is found throughout the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name has retained its historical significance and continues to be passed down through generations, symbolising a rich heritage and connection to British history.
There are approximately 1,570 people named Byrom in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,165th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Byrom.
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
- Matthew
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Lucinda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan