Ogbourne

Ogbourne is a British surname that is believed to have originated from the village of Great or Little Ogbourne in Wiltshire, England. The name may also have its roots in the Old English language, with "Ogbourne" possibly meaning "Ocga's stream" or "Ocga's boundary".

The presence of the Ogbourne surname in records dates back centuries, indicating a long history associated with the British Isles. Individuals bearing the Ogbourne surname have likely been spread across various regions in the UK, engaged in a range of occupations and contributing to the social fabric of the country.

Like many British surnames, the name Ogbourne may have undergone variations in spelling over time, influenced by factors such as dialectal differences and the phonetic interpretations of recording clerks.

Today, the Ogbourne surname continues to be found among British families, serving as a testament to the enduring heritage and legacy of this ancestral name.

There are approximately 144 people named Ogbourne in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Ogbourne.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Douglas
  • Leslie
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Stephen
  • Vincent
  • William

Female

  • Amanda
  • Delphine
  • Helen
  • Joyce
  • Julie
  • Kathleen
  • Louise
  • Rebecca
  • Samantha
  • Sarah

Similar and related surnames

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