Bullivant Family History

The name is a variant of Bonifant. In Nottinghamshire, Bonenfant was a hereditary surname that appeared in Worksop and Edwinstowe from the 14th century.

By the 16th century, the name had evolved into Bullivant. This transition reflects the historical changes in naming conventions over the centuries.

At the end of the 17th century, both forms of the name were still in use within the same family. This is evidenced by records showing Thomas Bonifant from 1670 and Tho. Bullivant from 1703.

These records are sourced from the International Genealogical Index (IGI) for East Retford in Nottinghamshire, illustrating the continuity and variation of surnames in this region.