AUSTWICK
Austwick
The surname Austwick is of English origin and is derived from the name of the village Austwick in North Yorkshire, England. The village itself is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Alhstig" or "Alchstig" and the Old Norse word "vik," meaning a place by a bay, creek, or inlet.
The Austwick surname is classified as a habitational surname, denoting people who hailed from or resided in Austwick or its vicinity. Early records show that the surname has been present in Yorkshire and other parts of England for centuries.
Individuals bearing the Austwick surname have contributed to various aspects of British society over the years. Notable Austwicks may have been involved in a wide range of professions, from agriculture and trades to academia and the arts.
The surname Austwick exemplifies the rich tapestry of English surnames, each with its own unique origin and history, contributing to the diverse heritage of the British Isles.
There are approximately 573 people named Austwick in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Austwick.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- Brian
- David
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Betty
- Christine
- Dawn
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Linda
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan