CHADBURN
Chadburn
Chadburn is a surname of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in England. The surname is derived from the Old English personal name "Ceadda" combined with "burna", meaning a stream, indicating a place name where Ceadda lived near a stream.
The Chadburn surname is primarily found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name has variations such as Chadburne and Chadbourn.
Historically, individuals with the surname Chadburn were predominantly agricultural workers or residents of rural areas. Over time, the name spread to other regions of England and is now found worldwide, particularly in regions with historical ties to British immigration.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Chadburn include John Chadborn, a 19th-century English cricketer, and Sarah Chadburn, a contemporary British environmental scientist.
The Chadburn surname carries a sense of English heritage and represents a lineage that has endured through centuries, reflecting the rich tapestry of British ancestry and history.
There are approximately 800 people named Chadburn in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,773rd most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Chadburn.
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
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Lee
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
Female
- Christina
- Christine
- Hazel
- Jean
- Julie
- Laura
- Linda
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
- Wendy