TheNameDBChadbourn
TopographicMeaning
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
Found primarily in North Carolina and other English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown