CHADBOURNE
Chadbourne
Chadbourne is a prominent English surname that has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name is of locational origin, derived from the village of Chadbourne in Lincolnshire, England. The place name itself comes from the Old English words "ceadda" meaning 'young warrior', and "burna" meaning 'stream' or 'small river'. Therefore, the surname Chadbourne can be interpreted to mean 'the stream of the young warrior'.
The Chadbourne surname has been documented in various historical records dating back several centuries, indicating the longevity and presence of the family in England. Over time, the surname has branched out and spread to different parts of the world, particularly to countries with English-speaking populations.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Chadbourne have made contributions to various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. Today, Chadbourne remains a distinctive and esteemed surname representing a rich heritage and ancestral lineage among families of English descent.
There are approximately 332 people named Chadbourne in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Chadbourne.
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
- Alan
- Alden
- Anthony
- Cyril
- Derek
- James
- John
- Lee
- Luke
- Mark
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Claire
- Emily
- Emma
- Hazel
- Hilda
- Isabelle
- Julie
- Katherine
- Katrina
- Marie
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan