DIGWEED
Digweed
Digweed is a British surname that has its origins in medieval England. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English words "dic," meaning ditch, and "wudu," meaning wood. The surname likely describes a person who lived near a wooded ditch or stream in ancient times.
The Digweed surname is relatively uncommon, but it has been found in various regions across England. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the early Middle Ages, suggesting a long history of the name in the country.
Famous individuals with the surname Digweed include John Digweed, a renowned British DJ and record producer known for his contributions to the electronic music scene.
Today, the Digweed surname may be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by people who can trace their ancestry back to the early bearers of the name.
There are approximately 648 people named Digweed in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Digweed.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Oliver
- Paul
- Peter
- Phil
- Simon
- William
Female
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Julie
- Kelly
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.