ANGWIN
Angwin
Angwin is an English surname of Cornish origin, derived from the Cornish-language personal name Anwyn, meaning "very handsome" or "very fine". The name Anwyn itself is thought to have originated from the Old English name Æ{eth}elwine, a compound of æ{eth}el (meaning "noble") and wine (meaning "friend"), suggesting a noble or prestigious lineage for those bearing the Angwin surname.
The Angwin surname has historical connections to the county of Cornwall in south-western England, a region known for its distinct Celtic heritage and language. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the Angwin surname have been found predominantly in Cornwall, although migration patterns have seen the name spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and overseas.
Notable individuals with the Angwin surname have made various contributions to fields such as academia, literature, art, and other endeavours. The Angwin surname, with its rich etymological roots and regional associations, continues to be proudly carried by their descendants today, underlining its place in the tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 194 people named Angwin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Angwin.
Origin: Anglo-Saxon
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Ben
- Benjamin
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Patrick
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janice
- Julie
- Liza
- Lucy
- Mair
- Nicola
- Pauline
- Penelope
- Sophie
- Tracy