ADSHEAD
Adshead
Adshead is an English surname with roots in the North West of England. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English words "ada" meaning 'noble' and "heafod" meaning 'head'. The surname is classified as a habitational name, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely hailed from a place named Adshead or a similar-sounding location.
The surname Adshead has been recorded in various documents and registers throughout history, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed that the Adshead family has long-standing ties to Lancashire and Cheshire, particularly around the regions of Manchester and Stockport.
The migration and dispersal of the Adshead family over the centuries have led to variations in spelling, including Adshed, Adshede, Addeshede, and others. This diversity in spelling can be attributed to the phonetic nature of surname recording in historical records.
Members of the Adshead family have been involved in diverse professions and occupations over the years, ranging from farming and trade to academia and public service. The surname has thus left its mark on various aspects of British society and culture.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Adshead can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world, as a result of global migration and diaspora. The heritage and history of the Adshead surname serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of British family names.
There are approximately 1,819 people named Adshead in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,556th most common surname in Britain. Around 28 in a million people in Britain are named Adshead.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bernard
- Christopher
- David
- Gary
- Geoffrey
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Jean
- Julie
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan