UK surname
A surname possibly derived from the French term referring to a border or boundary.
In the 1881 census there were 61 people recorded with the Bord surname, ranking it #24,992 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 62, ranked #34,227, down from #24,992 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Barking, Tamworth and St Leonard Shoreditch. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Bord is 471 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 1.6%.
1881 census count
61
Ranked #24,992
Modern count
62
2016, ranked #34,227
Peak year
1861
471 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Bord surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Bord surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 130 | #14,314 |
| 1861 | historical | 471 | #5,515 |
| 1881 | historical | 61 | #24,992 |
| 1891 | historical | 367 | #9,486 |
| 1901 | historical | 85 | #24,636 |
| 1911 | historical | 69 | #25,965 |
| 1997 | modern | 52 | #32,444 |
| 1998 | modern | 58 | #32,138 |
| 1999 | modern | 53 | #32,746 |
| 2000 | modern | 58 | #32,317 |
| 2001 | modern | 56 | #32,379 |
| 2002 | modern | 61 | #32,286 |
| 2003 | modern | 64 | #32,056 |
| 2004 | modern | 56 | #33,067 |
| 2005 | modern | 58 | #33,094 |
| 2006 | modern | 60 | #33,235 |
| 2007 | modern | 58 | #33,731 |
| 2008 | modern | 59 | #33,827 |
| 2009 | modern | 59 | #34,072 |
| 2010 | modern | 59 | #34,273 |
| 2011 | modern | 63 | #33,982 |
| 2012 | modern | 62 | #34,155 |
| 2013 | modern | 64 | #34,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 61 | #34,343 |
| 2015 | modern | 62 | #34,233 |
| 2016 | modern | 62 | #34,227 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Barking, Tamworth, St Leonard Shoreditch, Lambeth and St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barking | Essex |
| 2 | Tamworth | Staffordshire |
| 3 | St Leonard Shoreditch | London (East Districts) |
| 4 | Lambeth | London (South Districts) |
| 5 | St Paul Deptford, St Nicholas Deptford | London (South Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Bord surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Bord, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Bord surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Bord household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Bord is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Bord is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Bord, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname BORD is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "borde," which meant a small farmhouse or cottage. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France during the Middle Ages.
The name BORD is thought to have first appeared in historical records in the 12th century, with references found in various medieval manuscripts and charters from the regions of Normandy and Picardy. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Jean Bord, a landowner in the village of Rouen, mentioned in a land grant dated 1183.
During the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, many French settlers brought their surnames to Britain. The name BORD can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which documented landowners and tenants in England after the Norman invasion. This suggests that some of the earliest bearers of the BORD surname may have arrived in England during this period.
In the 13th century, the name BORD was associated with several notable individuals, including Guillaume Bord, a French knight who fought in the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254), and Robert Bord, a prominent merchant from the city of Calais, mentioned in trade records from 1278.
In the 14th century, the BORD surname gained further recognition with the birth of Jean Bord (1320-1395), a renowned French architect who designed several churches and castles in the Île-de-France region. Another notable figure from this era was Jeanne Bord (1365-1431), a French noblewoman and landowner whose estate was located in the village of Boulogne-sur-Mer.
During the 16th century, the BORD surname spread across Europe, with bearers found in various countries, including England, Germany, and the Netherlands. One of the most prominent figures from this period was Sir Thomas Bord (1510-1572), an English statesman and diplomat who served as Ambassador to France under Queen Elizabeth I.
Throughout history, the BORD surname has evolved and adapted to different regions and languages, with variations such as Borde, Bordes, and Bordt appearing in various parts of Europe. While the name's origins can be traced back to northern France, it has since become a widespread surname found in many countries around the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Bord surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Somerset leads with 18 Bords recorded in 1881 and an index of 17.11x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 18 | 17.11x |
| Glamorgan | 10 | 8.79x |
| Surrey | 10 | 3.14x |
| Channel Islands | 6 | 30.98x |
| Devon | 6 | 4.41x |
| Yorkshire | 6 | 0.93x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 0.46x |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1.91x |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0.69x |
| Dorset | 1 | 2.33x |
| Essex | 1 | 0.78x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.75x |
| Northamptonshire | 1 | 1.63x |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1.26x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bruton in Somerset leads with 9 Bords recorded in 1881 and an index of 2195.12x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bruton | 9 | 2195.12x |
| Lambeth | 9 | 15.80x |
| Cardiff St Mary | 7 | 111.64x |
| Axbridge | 6 | 6000.00x |
| Norton In Doncaster | 6 | 4615.38x |
| St Helier | 6 | 95.24x |
| Clist Hydon | 5 | 8333.33x |
| Llandaff | 3 | 79.16x |
| Nettleton | 2 | 1818.18x |
| Aldeburgh | 1 | 212.77x |
| Aldershot | 1 | 22.27x |
| Ashton On Mersey | 1 | 133.33x |
| Battersea | 1 | 4.16x |
| Chard | 1 | 78.74x |
| Colchester St Giles | 1 | 78.74x |
| Haydon | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Hemyock | 1 | 500.00x |
| Montacute | 1 | 526.32x |
| Oundle | 1 | 144.93x |
| St Botolph Aldersgate | 1 | 133.33x |
| Stoke Newington London | 1 | 19.65x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 15.53x |
| Wincanton | 1 | 185.19x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Bord surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Bord surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Bord households.
| Occupation | Count |
|---|---|
| Scholar | 19 |
| Ag Lab | 1 |
| Ag Labs Wife | 1 |
| Barmaid | 1 |
| Cab Driver | 1 |
| Cabinet Maker | 1 |
| Cook | 1 |
| Dairy Man | 1 |
| Draper Warehouseman | 1 |
| Dress Maker | 1 |
| Elementary School Teeeacher | 1 |
| Farmer Of 154 Acres & Employ 3 Men | 1 |
| Gardiner | 1 |
| General Servant | 1 |
| Glass Embosser | 1 |
| Groom (D) | 1 |
| Income From Dividends | 1 |
| Labourer | 1 |
| Mattress Maker (Cabt) | 1 |
| Nurse (Domestic) | 1 |
| Nurse Domestic | 1 |
| Plumber | 1 |
| Principal Of Ladies School | 1 |
| Printer | 1 |
| Pupil Learning Farming (Pupil) | 1 |
| Railway Warehouseman | 1 |
| Smith & Wheelwright | 1 |
| Smith (BLK) | 1 |
| Soldier | 1 |
| Tunnel Miner | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 61 people were recorded with the Bord surname. That placed it at #24,992 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 62 in 2016. That gives Bord a modern rank of #34,227.
A surname possibly derived from the French term referring to a border or boundary.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Bord bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.