TOWNER
Towner
Towner is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement," and the word "ware," meaning "guardian" or "protector." The name likely originated as an occupational or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or was responsible for a settlement.
Distribution and Popularity: The surname Towner is more commonly found in southern England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Kent. Its prevalence may be attributed to historical factors such as local migration patterns and changes in land ownership. Today, individuals bearing the surname Towner can be found worldwide, with significant populations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.
Notable Individuals:
- George Towner (1801-1868): English cricketer known for his exceptional bowling technique.
- Evelyn Towner (1925-1999): British journalist and author, renowned for her insightful political commentary.
- Harriet Towner (b. 1980): Contemporary British artist acclaimed for her innovative mixed-media installations.
Coat of Arms: The Towner family crest features distinctive elements such as a shield with symbols representing strength, protection, and heritage. The design may vary depending on specific branches of the family and their historical affiliations.
Legacy and Contemporary Relevance: While the surname Towner may not be as prevalent as some other English surnames, its bearers have contributed significantly to various fields, including sports, literature, and the arts. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to the rich history and heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 1,556 people named Towner in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,203rd most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Towner.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Angela
- Anne
- Caroline
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Daenner
- Dagnar
- Dainer
- Daner
- Daneri
- Danier
- Dannar
- Danner
- Danor
- Dauner
- Dawner
- Dayner
- Deaner
- Deener
- Degner
- Dehner
- Deiner
- Denar
- Denaro
- Dener
- Denero
- Denier
- Deniro
- Denner
- Dennier
- Dennor
- Denora
- Denore
- Dienaar
- Diener
- Dignar
- Digner
- Dinari
- Dineer
- Diner
- Dinero
- Dinnarr
- Dinner
- Dinnere
- Dinora
- Dionori
- Donaire
- Donar
- Doner
- Donnar
- Donner
- Donnor
- Donor
- Donora
- Doonar
- Dooner
- Douner
- Downar
- Downer
- Dunear
- Duner
- Dunira
- Dunner
- Dunor
- Dunroe
- Dyner
- Tainer
- Tainor
- Taner
- Taneri
- Taniere
- Tanir
- Tannar
- Tanner
- Tannir
- Tannor
- Tanor
- Tanur
- Tauner
- Tayner
- Taynor
- Teaner
- Tegner
- Tener
- Tenier
- Tennear
- Tenner
- Tenor
- Tenorio
- Tinari
- Tiner
- Tinnear
- Tinner
- Togneri
- Tonar
- Toner
- Toneri
- Tonnar
- Tonner
- Tonnerre
- Tonnor
- Tonor
- Tonra
- Tonroe
- Toon
- Toone
- Tooner
- Touner
- Town
- Towne
- Townes
- Townroe
- Towns
- Toyner
- Tuener
- Tuiner
- Tunaru
- Tune
- Tuner
- Tunner
- Tunory
- Tynar
- Tyner
- Tynor
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