Bancroft - Last Names

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Bancroft

/ˈbæŋkrɒft/

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Uncommon

Meaning

Bean farm or bean croft

Represents agricultural roots and connection to the land, symbolizing sustenance, growth, and self-sufficiency.

Symbolism

Embodies tradition, stability, and ancestral legacy. It suggests a grounded, thoughtful character with historical depth.

Etymology: Derived from Old English 'bān' (bean) and 'croft' (enclosed field or small farm), referring to someone who lived at or worked a bean-growing plot. Originally a topographic name for someone residing near such a croft.

Style & Origin

traditional
professional
english

Cultural Background

Of Old English origin, Bancroft emerged as a locational surname in England, historically tied to rur

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