Charlwood

Charlwood is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the southern regions of England. The name is locational, deriving from the village of Charlwood in the county of Surrey. The village of Charlwood has a long history, with its first recorded mention in the Domesday Book of 1086.

Origins

The surname is believed to have originated from individuals who lived in or near Charlwood village and subsequently adopted the village name as a surname. Over time, the surname spread beyond Surrey to other parts of England, carried by families who migrated for various reasons such as work or marriage.

Distribution and Notable Individuals

The Charlwood surname is relatively rare, with most bearers of the name being found in the United Kingdom. However, some individuals with the surname Charlwood have distinguished themselves in various fields, including the arts, academia, and business.

Coat of Arms

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References

  1. P. H. Reaney, "A Dictionary of English Surnames", Oxford University Press, 2005.
  2. Guild of One-Name Studies, "Charlwood Name Study".

There are approximately 705 people named Charlwood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,655th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Charlwood.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • Brian
  • David
  • Geoff
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Neil
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Ann
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Denise
  • Elizabeth
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Mary

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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