AKROYD
Akroyd
Akroyd is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the region of Yorkshire. The name is locational and derives from the Old English words "ocr" meaning "oak" and "rod" meaning "clearing" or "wooded area", hence signifying someone who lived near an oak tree or oak tree clearing.
The Akroyd surname dates back to at least the 12th century in Yorkshire, where families bearing this name were known to have settled. One notable individual with the surname Akroyd is Sir Benjamin Akroyd (1807–1887), a prominent Yorkshire businessman, philanthropist, and Member of Parliament.
Over the years, the Akroyd name has spread to various parts of the world, carried by descendants of Yorkshire families who emigrated to seek new opportunities. Today, individuals with the surname Akroyd can be found in different countries, still linking them to their English roots.
The Akroyd name carries with it a sense of heritage and history, reflecting the contributions of those who have borne it over the centuries. It remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Yorkshire and its people.
There are approximately 577 people named Akroyd in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Akroyd.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Philip
- Richard
- Sam
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jean
- Karen
- Lisa
- Louise
- Lucy
- Sarah
- Susan