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Farnborough Surname Meaning

From Farnborough (Berks), which is recorded as Fermeberge in 1086 and Ferneberga in 1167; Farnborough (Hants) recorded as Ferneberga in 1086 and Farenberwe in 1259; and Farnborough (Warwicks) recorded as Ferneberge in 1086 and Farneberue in 1236.

Possibly, also from Farnborough (Kent), recorded as Ferenberga in 1180 and Farnberg' in 1226; and Farmborough (Somerset), recorded as Ferenberge in 1086, though no compelling medieval evidence that these last two places gave rise to surnames has come to light.

The place-names all derive from Old English fearn meaning ‘fern bracken’ and beorg meaning ‘hill mound’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Farnborough. 100% of Farnborough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
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