TheNameDBHusbands
OccupationalMeaning
Derived from the occupation of husbandman, a farmer or agricultural laborer.
Etymology
The surname comes from Old English 'husbonda' meaning a householder or farmer, combined with the -s ending indicating 'son of' or 'family of.' This occupational surname identified individuals engaged in farming.
About the Husbands Surname
An English occupational surname derived from the term for a farmer or husbandman. The surname has been documented since medieval times and remains moderately distributed.
Distribution
Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation