RUNCIMAN
Runciman
Runciman is a surname of British origin with roots tracing back to the north of England and Scotland. The name is believed to have derived from a locational or habitational context, indicating a person associated with a place named Runciman. Such places may have had a varied history from being a settlement to a geographical feature like a hill or a marsh.
The surname Runciman is predominantly found in regions such as Northumberland and the Scottish Borders, areas historically known for their strong ties to the Border Reivers and their turbulent past.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Runciman have diversified into various professions and endeavours, embodying the dynamic nature of British society. The name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration and dispersal.
Genealogical studies have shed light on the intricate web of connections among Runciman families and their ties to British history. The surname Runciman continues to be borne by many individuals today, thus preserving a link to the heritage and legacy of this distinguished name.
There are approximately 844 people named Runciman in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,442nd most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Runciman.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Dave
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Luke
- Mark
- Paul
- Robert
- Stuart
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Alison
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Irene
- Margaret
- Mary
- Maureen
- Nicola