CHARLWOOD
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
- P. H. Reaney, "A Dictionary of English Surnames", Oxford University Press, 2005.
- Guild of One-Name Studies, "Charlwood Name Study".
Typical given names associated with the Charlwood 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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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.
Famous people named Charlwood
- Alexander Charlwood - Cricketer (1888 to 1974)
- Charles Charlwood - Cricketer (1842 to 1880)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.