BRIDGWOOD
Bridgwood
Bridgwood is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English words "brycg" meaning bridge, and "wudu" meaning wood. The surname is of toponymic origin, indicating that the original bearers of the name may have lived near a bridge in a wooded area.
Origins
The surname Bridgwood is most commonly found in the Staffordshire region of England, particularly in the area around Stoke-on-Trent. The name likely originated as a locational surname, given to individuals who resided near a bridge or wooded area.
Variants
Variants of the surname Bridgwood include Bridgewood and Brittwood, all of which maintain the same etymological roots.
Notable Bearers
Notable bearers of the Bridgwood surname include individuals from various fields such as art, literature, and business. One prominent figure is the artist Florence Bridgwood, known for her intricate landscape paintings in the late 19th century.
Legacy
The Bridgwood surname continues to be borne by individuals around the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, often serving as a link to English heritage and local history.
References
- Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991.
- Lower, Mark A. English Surnames. London: J.R. Smith, 1875.
There are approximately 541 people named Bridgwood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Bridgwood.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Colin
- David
- Frankie
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Lee
- Luke
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Dawn
- Donna
- Emma
- Irene
- Lisa
- Michelle
- Rachel
- Sophie
- Susan
- Tracey
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.