YARBOROUGH
Yarborough
Yarborough is an English surname with origins dating back to the Medieval period. The name is believed to derive from the Old English word "eor", meaning wild boar, and "burh", meaning fortress or stronghold. Therefore, the name Yarborough may have been used to describe someone living near a place associated with wild boars.
The Yarborough family has been historically associated with Lincolnshire, particularly in the region around Louth. The surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Yarborough, Yarbrough, and Yarburgh.
One of the most notable bearers of the Yarborough surname was Charles Anderson-Pelham, better known as the first Baron Yarborough. He was a prominent figure in 19th-century England, known for his involvement in horse racing and for being the founder of the Royal Yacht Squadron.
Today, the surname Yarborough is relatively uncommon, but it still holds significance for those who can trace their ancestry back to this historic English family.
There are approximately 104 people named Yarborough in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Yarborough.
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
- Earl
- Jeffrey
- Patrick
- Tim
Female
- Anita
- Carol
- Claire
- Felicia
- Joanne