BLACKWOOD
Blackwood
The surname Blackwood originates from the Old English words "blaec" and "wudu", meaning dark or black and wood respectively. It is of toponymic origin, denoting a person who lived by or in a black wood or a dark forest.
The first recorded instance of the name Blackwood in Britain dates back to the 12th century, and it is believed to have originated from areas with dark forests or thick undergrowth, particularly in northern England and Scotland.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Blackwood have participated in various facets of British society, from agriculture to politics. Notable individuals include Sir Henry Blackwood, a distinguished naval officer in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars, and Algernon Blackwood, a renowned author of supernatural fiction.
The Blackwood family name continues to be borne by many individuals across the United Kingdom and the wider British diaspora, reflecting the enduring legacy of this distinctive British surname.
There are approximately 4,653 people named Blackwood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,025th most common surname in Britain. Around 71 in a million people in Britain are named Blackwood.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jayne
- Jean
- Karen
- Linda
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan