Buncoom History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Buncoom is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived in the village of Butcombe in the county of Somerset. Early Origins of the Buncoom familyThe surname Buncoom 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 Buncoom familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Buncoom research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1327 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Buncoom History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Buncoom Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Buncoom has been spelled many different ways, including Buncombe, Butcombe, Bounecombe, Bunecombe, Buncomb, Boncombe and many more. Early Notables of the Buncoom familyMore information is included under the topic Early Buncoom Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Buncoom familyThousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Buncooms to arrive in North America: William Bunchcombe who arrived in Virginia in 1663.
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