WILDBORE
Wildbore
Wildbore is a surname of English origin, prevalent in Britain. The name is thought to have Norman roots, derived from the Old French words "wild(e)" meaning "wild", and "boar" referring to the animal. This suggests that the name may have originally been a nickname for someone exhibiting traits associated with a wild boar.
The first recorded instance of the Wildbore surname dates back to the 13th century in the Lincolnshire area of England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of the country, with notable concentrations in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Midlands.
Individuals bearing the Wildbore surname have been associated with various professions and walks of life. Historical records show Wildbores involved in agriculture, trade, and even military service.
Today, the Wildbore surname continues to be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name's history and variations in spelling over time make it a subject of interest for those studying genealogy and surname origins.
There are approximately 298 people named Wildbore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Wildbore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Dean
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kevan
- Matthew
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Roger
- Thomas
Female
- Elsie
- Emily
- Emma
- Ethel
- Helen
- Joan
- Julie
- Merle
- Sarah
- Susan
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