Bunyon Family Crest & Name History

Before spelling settled in the modern era, so Bunyan could easily become Bunyon.

Read literally, Bunyon points to “Bunion, swelling (nickname)”. Records show Bunyon as one of the forms Bunyan took over time. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. Other spellings include Bunion.

Heraldry and the Bunyon name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Bunyan surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Bunyon family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.