Bancroft:Village on a hillside

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Name:
Bancroft
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Bancroft is believed to be a place name from a village that is no more in existence. It is derived from the Old English “ban” which means 'hill' and “crofta” which means 'village, settlement or hamlet'.
Pronunciation:
BANK-roft
The Five Elements:
Water
Also Spelled Like...:
Bankroft