CHEGWIDDEN
Chegwidden
Chegwidden is a surname of Cornish origin, hailing from the southwestern region of England. The name is derived from the Cornish words "chew" meaning mountain and "withen" meaning tree. This suggests that the surname may have originally denoted someone who lived near a particular mountain or a wooded area.
The Chegwidden surname has been primarily concentrated in Cornwall, where it has been present for centuries. The Chegwidden family name is deeply rooted in the local history and culture of Cornwall, with many individuals bearing the surname actively involved in the community.
Over the years, the Chegwidden surname has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals who have migrated for work, education, or other reasons. Today, individuals with the surname Chegwidden can be found across the UK, particularly in regions with historical connections to Cornwall.
Like many British surnames, Chegwidden may have variations in spelling, such as Chegwidgen or Chegwidden. These variations may have arisen due to factors such as illiteracy, regional accents, or clerical errors in record-keeping.
The Chegwidden surname carries a sense of history and heritage, reflecting the rich tapestry of British surnames and the diverse origins of the people who bear them.
There are approximately 178 people named Chegwidden in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Chegwidden.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Carolyne
- Christine
- Edna
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Judith
- Karen
- Kelly
- Linda
- Mary
- Nicola
- Sandra
- Una
- Val
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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