JUNE
June
June is an Anglo-Saxon surname of English origin. The surname is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name 'Iwan', which translates to 'June' in modern English. This name is thought to have been originally given to children born in the month of June, which is the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
The surname June has historical roots in various regions across England, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Kent. It is a patronymic surname, which means that it identifies the bearer as the "child of June" or "son of June" by attaching the suffix '-son' to the end of the name, creating variants such as 'Juneson' or 'Junson'.
The June surname has been recorded in parish registers, census records, and other historical documents throughout the centuries. It has also branched out into different spellings and variations, including 'Junn', 'JuneS', 'Junior', and 'Juneby'.
Today, individuals with the surname June can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British expatriates have settled. The name continues to be passed down through generations, carrying on the legacy of its Anglo-Saxon origins.
There are approximately 79 people named June in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named June.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abhi
- Dallas
- Daniel
- David
- Ellis
- James
- John
- Kane
- Michael
- Robert
- Saif
- Scott
- Thomas
Female
- Anable
- Irvine
- Jane
- Kirsty
- Louise
- Mary
- May
- Milan
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Rose
- Sandra
- Sylvia
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.