BLACKSHAW
Blackshaw
Blackshaw is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The name is believed to be locational, derived from the Old English words blaec meaning "black" and sceaga meaning "copse" or "small wood". This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been associated with a place named Blackshaw, perhaps a dark wooded area.
The Blackshaw surname is most commonly found in the northern counties of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Lancashire. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the UK and the world through migration and settlement.
People with the surname Blackshaw have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, parish registers, and wills. The name has also been associated with notable individuals in fields such as politics, business, and the arts.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Blackshaw can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a connection to its medieval roots and the history of the British Isles.
There are approximately 2,517 people named Blackshaw in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,491st most common surname in Britain. Around 39 in a million people in Britain are named Blackshaw.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Chris
- David
- James
- John
- Lee
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Julie
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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