Gisbourne Family Crest & Name History

Clerks wrote Gisborne in many ways, and Gisbourne is one that stuck. Its meaning, shared with Gisborne, is “Gushing stream”.

Gisbourne coat of arms

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Gisbourne, so the heraldry linked to Gisborne is a starting point, not an automatic right.

How the spelling arose

Gisbourne is listed among the recognised spellings of Gisborne. Related forms: Gisburn.

Want more than a summary? See the Gisbourne family name pack.