The History and Genealogy of the names of Ogbourne, Ogborne & Ogburn and the early form of Okeborne.
These names, spelt differently at different times and places enjoy a very rich history going back to the 11 th century. This website aims to share information of the history of the names mainly in England and North America, though also popping up in other places such as St Helena Island in the south Atlantic. The history of the Ogbourne villages in Wiltshire is at the root of the development of the name.
31st Dec 2022: We are finding that the name of Ogbourne is well known in Jamaica, and has been since the 18th Century, mostly based around Moneague,St Ann, Jamaica – for more information Please use the contact us page if you have information to share on this.