CALDERWOOD
Calderwood
Calderwood is a Scottish habitational surname derived from the lands of Calderwood in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The place name "Calderwood" is believed to originate from the Gaelic words "coldair" meaning "hard" and "dubh" meaning "black".
The Calderwood surname is first recorded in the 14th century in Lanarkshire, where the Calderwood family held estates and played significant roles in the local community. Over time, branches of the Calderwood family spread to other parts of Scotland and England, leading to the dispersal of the surname.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Calderwood have been involved in various professions and endeavours. Notable figures with this surname include scholars, politicians, and military leaders.
Today, the Calderwood surname continues to be found predominantly in Scotland and England, with descendants of the original Calderwood family still bearing the name. The surname may also have variations in spelling, such as "Caldarwood" or "Calderwode".
The Calderwood surname carries a sense of heritage and lineage, reflecting the rich history of the families that have borne it over the centuries.
There are approximately 1,606 people named Calderwood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,064th most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Calderwood.
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
- Gary
- Ian
- James
- John
- Peter
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Andrea
- Angela
- Catherine
- Celina
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Jean
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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