Boncom History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Boncom

What does the name Boncom mean?

The ancestry of the name Boncom dates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It comes from when the family lived in the village of Butcombe in the county of Somerset.

Early Origins of the Boncom family

The surname Boncom was first found in Somerset, where "this surname is derived from a geographical locality. 'of Buncombe,' or 'Boncombe,' some spot in the West country." 1 Kirby's Quest notes that Richard de Bounecombe was listed there, 1 Edward III (during the first year of King Edward III's reign.) 2

Early History of the Boncom family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boncom research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1327 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Boncom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Boncom Spelling Variations

Spelling variations in names were a common occurrence before English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago. In the Middle Ages, even the literate spelled their names differently as the English language incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other European languages. Many variations of the name Boncom have been found, including Buncombe, Butcombe, Bounecombe, Bunecombe, Buncomb, Boncombe and many more.

Early Notables of the Boncom family

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Migration of the Boncom family

Families began migrating abroad in enormous numbers because of the political and religious discontent in England. Often faced with persecution and starvation in England, the possibilities of the New World attracted many English people. Although the ocean trips took many lives, those who did get to North America were instrumental in building the necessary groundwork for what would become for new powerful nations. Some of the first immigrants to cross the Atlantic and come to North America bore the name Boncom, or a variant listed above: William Bunchcombe who arrived in Virginia in 1663.

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Dickinson, F.H., Kirby's Quest for Somerset of 16th of Edward the 3rd London: Harrison and Sons, Printers in Ordinary to Her Majesty, St, Martin's Lane, 1889. Print.