ROWBURY
Rowbury
Rowbury is a British surname that originates from the West Country region of England. The name is most commonly found in the counties of Devon and Somerset.
The etymology of the surname Rowbury is believed to be of Old English origin. The first element "row" is thought to refer to the row of houses or a line of trees, while the second element "bury" signifies a fortified place or a stronghold. Therefore, the name Rowbury may have originally referred to someone who lived near a row of houses or trees by a fortification.
The earliest records of the Rowbury surname date back to the late medieval period in England. The name has likely evolved over time through various spellings due to its oral transmission before the standardisation of spelling in the English language.
Individuals bearing the surname Rowbury have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, parish registers, and land deeds. The distribution of the surname has remained concentrated primarily in the West Country, particularly in rural communities.
Today, the surname Rowbury is relatively rare, with only a small number of individuals still bearing this name. It may be of interest to genealogists, historians, and individuals looking to trace their family roots in the region of Devon and Somerset.
There are approximately 152 people named Rowbury in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Rowbury.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Carl
- Chris
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Edward
- Howard
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Martin
- Matthew
- Robin
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Belinda
- Janet
- Katie
- Linsey
- Philippa
- Ruth
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Stephanie
Similar and related surnames
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