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![Show Contents]() Bunnecum History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The ancient history of the Bunnecum name begins with the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from when the family resided in the village of Butcombe in the county of Somerset. Early Origins of the Bunnecum familyThe surname Bunnecum 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 Bunnecum familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bunnecum research. Another 189 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1086, 1327 and 1500 are included under the topic Early Bunnecum History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bunnecum Spelling VariationsUntil quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Bunnecum include Buncombe, Butcombe, Bounecombe, Bunecombe, Buncomb, Boncombe and many more. Early Notables of the Bunnecum familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bunnecum Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Bunnecum familySearching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Bunnecum or a variant listed above: William Bunchcombe who arrived in Virginia in 1663.
- 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.
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