TheNameDBBushel
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from an occupational term for a person who measured or sold bushels of grain.
Etymology
The surname originates from Old English 'buschel' or 'bushel,' a unit of dry measure used for grain and other commodities. It denotes someone who worked with this measurement, likely a grain merchant or miller.
About the Bushel Surname
Bushel is an English occupational surname derived from a unit of measurement used in medieval commerce. It indicates an ancestor involved in grain trade or measurement.
Distribution
Found in England and English-speaking countries, though relatively uncommon.
Notable Bearers
Limited widely documented notable bearers