BIGWOOD
Bigwood
The surname Bigwood is an English toponymic surname, derived from the Old English words "big" meaning "large" or "big" and "wudu" meaning "wood," and originally given to someone who lived near or in a large wood or forest.
History and Distribution
The surname Bigwood has its origins in the counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Oxfordshire in England. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in Worcestershire, indicating its long-standing presence in the region.
Notable Individuals with the Surname Bigwood
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John Bigwood (1860–1937): A British painter known for his landscape and portrait paintings during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Emma Bigwood (born 1985): A British author and journalist, known for her compelling works on environmental issues.
Variants and Derivatives
Variants of the surname Bigwood include Bygwood and Bigwoods, which have also been used by different branches of the family over the centuries.
There are approximately 796 people named Bigwood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,806th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Bigwood.
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
- Alan
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Roger
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Claire
- Jacqueline
- Kerry
- Laura
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Penelope
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan