ANGOOD
Angood
Angood is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The etymology of the name can be traced back to the Old English pre 7th Century term "Angod," meaning "harmless" or "good." The name may have been used to describe a person who was kind-hearted or honest.
The Angood surname is primarily found in the southern region of England, particularly in counties like Wiltshire and Hampshire. It is believed that the name originated in these areas and spread to other parts of the country over time.
Individuals with the surname Angood have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, parish registers, and birth certificates. The name has also been found in local directories and other genealogical sources, indicating the presence of Angood families in different communities across Britain.
In modern times, the Angood surname continues to be relatively rare, but it is still present in the UK. The name may have undergone variations in spelling over the years, such as Angud or Angod, but its meaning and historical roots remain significant to those who bear it.
There are approximately 145 people named Angood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Angood.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daren
- Darren
- David
- Gavin
- John
- Nigel
- Peter
- Robert
- Roger
- Scott
- Stephen
- Trevor
Female
- Alice
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Katherine
- Kirsty
- Linda
- Maud
- Susan