LAMBOURN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Lambourn

Lambourn is a surname of English origin, derived from a place name in Berkshire, England. The village of Lambourn is situated on the River Lambourn in the county of Berkshire. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "lamb" meaning lamb and "burna" meaning stream, indicating a place where lambs were reared near a stream.

Individuals bearing the surname Lambourn are believed to be descendants of families who lived in or near the village of Lambourn in historic England. The surname may have been adopted by individuals to signify their connection to the village or to differentiate themselves from others with the same given name.

Like many English surnames, Lambourn has evolved over time and may have variations in spelling such as Lambourne, Lamborn, or Lamburn. The surname is relatively uncommon but has been found in records dating back to medieval times, suggesting a long history of use by various families in England.

Today, individuals with the surname Lambourn can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and history, linking bearers to the village of Lambourn and its surroundings in Berkshire.

There are approximately 425 people named Lambourn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Lambourn.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Christopher
Daniel
David
Gordon
John
Mark
Michael
Nicholas
Nigel
Paul
Robert
Samuel
Simon
Thomas

Female

Angelina
Belinda
Claire
Elizabeth
Fiona
Janet
Lisa
Margaret
Patricia
Rachel
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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