Origin and History of BOND

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BOND is an English surname derived from a nickname for someone who was strong and reliable. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English word 'bonda,' which meant 'a man bound in service to a lord.' The surname is also found in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. The Bond surname is most commonly found in England, where it is the 56th most common surname. The name is also common in the United States, where it is the 862nd most common surname. The Bond family has a long and distinguished history. The earliest known bearer of the name was a Norman knight named Roger de Bonde, who was granted lands in Yorkshire by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Bond family was also prominent in the military, with several members serving in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. The Bond surname has many variations, including Bonde, Bondi, Bondo, Bondy, and Bont. There are also some non-English variations, such as Bondesen, Bondesen, and Bondeson.