TheNameDBBainbridge
TopographicMeaning
Derived from a place name meaning 'bridge over the River Bain' or 'bridge of Bain'.
Etymology
The surname originates from the River Bain in Yorkshire, England, combined with the Old English word 'brycg' meaning bridge. The place name Bainbridge refers to a specific location in Wensleydale, Yorkshire.
About the Bainbridge Surname
An English surname derived from a specific place name in Yorkshire, indicating a bridge over the River Bain. The surname has been documented since medieval times in northern England.
Distribution
Primarily found in northern England and North America, with historical concentration in Yorkshire.
Notable Bearers
Beryl Bainbridge, Kenneth Bainbridge