CULSHAW
Culshaw
Culshaw is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the county of Lancashire in the North West of England. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the Old Norse word "koli" meaning charcoal and the Old English word "sceaga" meaning copse or small wood, denoting someone who lived near a charcoal copse.
The Culshaw surname has been documented in Lancashire since the medieval period, with records dating back to the 13th century. The Culshaw family is associated with the town of Croston, situated near Chorley in Lancashire.
Over the centuries, the Culshaw surname has spread beyond Lancashire to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as a result of migration and the diaspora of British families.
Notable individuals bearing the Culshaw surname include artists, academics, and professionals across various fields. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its link to Lancashire and its historical roots in the region.
In contemporary times, individuals with the surname Culshaw can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and genealogy.
There are approximately 2,101 people named Culshaw in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,038th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Culshaw.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Chris
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Claire
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michael
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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