Chadbourn

Topographic

Meaning

Derived from a place name combining 'Chad' (a personal name) and 'bourn' (a small stream).

Etymology

The surname originates from Chadbourn, a village in North Carolina, which itself derives from English place-name elements. The 'bourn' element refers to a small stream or brook, common in English topographic surnames.

About the Chadbourn Surname

A topographic surname derived from an English place name referring to a stream associated with someone named Chad. The surname is relatively uncommon and primarily found in areas with historical English settlement.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in North Carolina and other English-speaking regions.

Chadbourn Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Chadbourn Surname