EARWICKER
Earwicker
Earwicker is a surname of English origin that is believed to have multiple possible etymological roots. This surname is relatively rare and may have originated in a specific region of England, although its exact source remains unknown. The name Earwicker is understood to potentially derive from several different Old English words.
The first potential origin is from the Old English word "eor", meaning "filth" or "muck", combined with "wic", denoting a dwelling or village, giving rise to the meaning of "dweller at the muddy village". Alternatively, it could be linked to the Old English personal name "Eofor", meaning "boar", combined with "wic", representing a "dwelling associated with the boar".
The name Earwicker has been recorded in historical documents, such as census records and parish registers, but remains relatively uncommon. As a surname, Earwicker is mainly found in certain regions of England, and individuals with this surname may have diverse ancestral origins and family histories.
The significance and historical prominence of the Earwicker surname are not widely documented, and further research into specific family lineages would be required to uncover more detailed information about the individuals who have borne this name over the centuries.
There are approximately 219 people named Earwicker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Earwicker.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Charles
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Martin
- Matthew
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- Vic
Female
- Elizabeth
- Gwendoline
- Helen
- Joan
- Joyce
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Polly
- Sarah
- Susan