THORNES

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

Thornes

Thornes is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English word "thorn," referring to a bush or shrub with spines. The name might have denoted someone who lived near a thorny bush, a part of the landscape that was common in England.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Thornes dates back to the 13th century, where it was found in church records and property registers. Over the centuries, the surname has evolved in spelling and forms, including Thorne, Thorns, and Thorneycroft.

Individuals bearing the surname Thornes have been found across various regions in Britain, with notable concentrations in Yorkshire, Essex, and Kent. The name has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement.

Today, individuals with the surname Thornes can be found engaged in various professions and walks of life. The name continues to carry a sense of historical connection and regional identity for those who bear it, reflecting the rich tapestry of British surnames and heritage.

There are approximately 308 people named Thornes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Thornes.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Charles
Christopher
Craig
David
John
Jonathan
Peter
Robert
Simon
Steven
Stuart

Female

Charlotte
Cheryl
Christine
Emma
Fiona
Joanna
Kelly
Lucinda
Nicola
Rosemary
Sheila
Susan
Trudi
Vanessa
Zoe

Similar and related surnames

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