Surname Budding - Meaning and Origin

Budding: What does the surname Budding mean?

The last name Budding is a very old surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'bodin', meaning 'descendant or tenant of a landholder'. This is an indicator of a family history that was closely tied to the land.

In medieval England most people were not allowed to own property, so there evolved a unique system of leases known as ‘copyholds’. People holding these leases were known as gotten, tenants or Buddings from the word 'bodin'.

The Budding family originated in the towns of Kent and Middlesex in the year 1562. They prospered and spread to the surrounding areas. Later members of the family ventured farther afield, finding success in Australia.

In the United States, the Budding surname began to appear in the mid-19th century. It is believed many of the family members were Irish immigrants. The most common spelling of the name in the U.S. is Budding.

Regarded as an honest, hardworking family, the Budding name has achieved social and economic success throughout its history. Its legacy continues today with numerous descendants of the original Buddings still living in various countries around the world.

Budding: Where does the name Budding come from?

The surname Budding is commonly found throughout the United Kingdom today. Of those living within the UK, it is most common in the English county of Yorkshire. Additionally, it can also be found in Lincolnshire, Durham, and other parts of the country.

The surname is also commonly found in other parts of Europe, particularly among countries bordered or close to the English Channel such as Netherlands, Belgium, and France.

Notable people with the surname Budding include landowner and industrialist William Budding, who created the first lawn mower in 1827. Within the family business, the Budding family owned a number of factories and produced machines such as brick makers, mortar mills, and even steam locomotives.

Christian missionary Maria Budding, who was born in Holland, is also remembered for her services to the Church of England in South Africa in the 19th century.

Today, the surname is still fairly common among the residents of the UK and Europe. It is particularly popular in some smaller country towns and villages in the areas mentioned previously.

Variations of the surname Budding

The surname Budding can be spelled and pronounced in several different ways, including Buddin, Budden, Bodden, and Boding. Some of the variants of the surname Budding are Buddinge, Budinge, Boden, Bodin, Boddeng, Bodeng, Bodinge, Boddin, Boddinck, Bodinck, Bodink, Bodding, Buddingh, and Bodengh.

The variants of the surname Budding primarily originate from Germany and the Netherlands. It is thought to have derived from the German word ‘buden’, meaning ‘table’. It’s also possible that it is a topographic name for someone who lived near a mound of earth, or a habitational name for someone who lived in one of the places called Buding in the Netherlands.

Many of the variants of Budding are also found in Denmark, where it is believed they may have originated as Anglicizations of the Scandinavian name Bodin. Bodin is derived from an Old Norse name, believed to mean “one from a place where oats were grown”.

In the United States, the variant spellings of the surname Budding include Buddingh, Boden, Buding, Bodin, and Bodding. In the United Kingdom, the variation Budden is most common, with other variants including Buddin and Boding.

Variants of the surname Budding can also be found in other countries around the world, including Canada, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand.

Famous people with the name Budding

• Julie Budding, Australian actress
• GH Budding, German inventor and mechanical engineer
• TJ Budding, American sailor and Navy Cross recipient
• Nils Theodor Budding, German philologist and author
• Chris Budding, American professional wrestler
• John Budding, British footballer
• Archer Budding, Canadian actor
• Todd Budding, Canadian rugby player
• John Budding, Australian television personality
• Ben Budding, Dutch professional tennis player
• Amanda Budding, Australian swimmer

Other surnames

BuddingerBuddingh