Where Does the Bancrofte Surname Come From?

Families named Bancrofte share their surname's story with Bancroft, of which it is a variant.

What does the surname Bancrofte mean?

Its meaning, shared with Bancroft, is “Bean field”.

How is Bancrofte related to Bancroft?

The extra “e” in Bancrofte is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Bencroft.

Is there a Bancrofte coat of arms?

Arms linked to Bancroft and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to.

Get the complete Bancrofte report, with a museum-style coat of arms.