A name that originally stems from the reverence for an early Christian saint, ‘Bennett’ first became popular in the British Isles following the Norman Conquest of 1066.
• Many of the name have stamped their mark on the historical record through a diverse and colourful range of pursuits, including military service, politics, enterprise and the arts.
• The colourful and prominent tale of the Bennetts is recounted here.
Bearers of a name that became widespread throughout the British Isles in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 but with much earlier roots, the Patons and their namesakes the...
A name of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots, ‘Hunt’ and its spelling variants such as ‘Hunter’ has been present in the British isles from the earliest times. • Although originally denoting someone who earned...
Present from as far back as the sixth century, ‘Middleton’ lends itself to a number of English place names in addition to being the maiden name of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, better known as...
A name that figures prominently in the pages of the colourful drama that is the historical record, ‘Murray’ has been present from earliest times. • Many of the name have gained high honours and...
Of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots, ‘Trotter’ is a name whose history dates back to the sixth century A.D. • Bearers of the name have stamped a significant mark on the historical record, through pursuits...
Bearers of a name that became widespread throughout the British Isles in the aftermath of the Norman…
A name of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots, ‘Hunt’ and its spelling variants such as ‘Hunter’ has been pres…
Present from as far back as the sixth century, ‘Middleton’ lends itself to a number of English place…
A name that figures prominently in the pages of the colourful drama that is the historical record, ‘…
Of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots, ‘Trotter’ is a name whose history dates back to the sixth century A.D.…
