Atwood

Atwood is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "æt" meaning "at" and "wudu" meaning "wood", and was used to denote someone who lived by or in a wood or forest.

The Atwood surname is mainly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. The name has ancient roots in these areas, with records of Atwood families living there dating back to medieval times.

Notable individuals with the surname Atwood include Margaret Atwood, the renowned Canadian author known for works such as "The Handmaid's Tale."

Today, the surname Atwood continues to be relatively common in Britain and among the British diaspora in countries such as Canada and the United States. The name carries with it a sense of connection to the English countryside and a long history of family heritage.

There are approximately 255 people named Atwood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Atwood.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

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

  • Adrian
  • Alexander
  • Anthony
  • Barrie
  • Brian
  • Charles
  • Daniel
  • David
  • John
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Steven

Female

  • Betty
  • Christina
  • Claire
  • Eileen
  • Hannah
  • Helen
  • Jane
  • Joan
  • Julie
  • Kelly
  • Nadine
  • Patricia
  • Rachel
  • Rebecca
  • Rosemary

Similar and related surnames

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