Bush

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from someone who lived near a bush or thicket of bushes.

Etymology

From the Old English 'busc' meaning bush or shrub, likely referring to dense vegetation. The surname identified individuals living in areas characterized by scrubland or thick undergrowth.

About the Bush Surname

Bush is a topographic surname referring to residence in or near areas of dense vegetation. The name has become well-known through various public figures and remains moderately common in English-speaking regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 68,000 bearers in the United States #476 most common surname
Rare Common

Found throughout England and Wales, with significant populations in the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Bush Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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People with the Bush Surname