Padbury

Padbury is an English surname of locational origin, denoting someone from the village of Padbury in Buckinghamshire, England. The name Padbury is believed to have derived from the Old English words "pad", meaning path or road, and "burh", meaning fort or settlement.

Historical records indicate that the surname Padbury dates back to the early 13th century, with variations such as Padbury, Patbury, and Patbrowe being recorded in ancient documents.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Padbury are limited, but the name is primarily linked to families originating from the Padbury village in Buckinghamshire. The Padbury family crest features elements like a lion, signifying courage, and a black cross, symbolising faith and protection.

In the modern era, the surname Padbury remains relatively uncommon, but its historical ties to a specific location make it a distinctive and noteworthy component of British genealogy and heritage.

There are approximately 558 people named Padbury in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Padbury.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adrian
  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Dale
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Gary
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Sam
  • Stuart
  • Timothy
  • William

Female

  • Amanda
  • Angela
  • Caroline
  • Claire
  • Doris
  • Janet
  • Rebecca
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Tracey

Similar and related surnames

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