WYBURN
Wyburn
The surname Wyburn is of English origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Wibert," with "Wy-" meaning "war" or "battle" and "-burn" from "beorn," meaning "bear" or "warrior."
The Wyburn surname is primarily found in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in areas such as Worcestershire and Herefordshire. The name may also have Norman influences due to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
Over time, the Wyburn surname has evolved and diversified, leading to variant spellings such as Wiburn and Weybourne. Individuals with the surname Wyburn have been noted in various historical records, including census documents, parish registers, and military records.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Wyburn have made contributions to fields such as literature, the arts, and academia, highlighting the diverse achievements associated with this surname.
The Wyburn surname continues to be passed down through generations as a distinctive marker of heritage and familial ties within the British populace.
There are approximately 129 people named Wyburn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wyburn.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Dave
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Marc
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Alyson
- Claire
- Fiona
- Janice
- Margaret
- Pauline
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Shirley
- Susan