Easingwood

Easingwood is a British surname with origins dating back centuries in the region. The name is of toponymic origin, derived from the Old English words "east" meaning east, and "ing" meaning enclosure or settlement, combined with "wudu" meaning wood. This suggests that the surname may have originated from a settlement to the east of a wood or wooded area.

The Easingwood surname is relatively rare and is predominantly found in certain regions of England such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. The earliest recorded instances of the surname can be traced back to medieval times, indicating a long history of this family name.

Over the years, the Easingwood family may have been involved in various occupations or professions, such as farming, carpentry, or other trades common to rural communities. Like many British surnames, the meaning and relevance of the Easingwood name have evolved and diversified with the passage of time.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Easingwood can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. The surname continues to carry a sense of heritage and ancestral pride for those who bear it, symbolising a connection to their English roots and history.

There are approximately 231 people named Easingwood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Easingwood.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alistair
  • Dennis
  • Gary
  • Iain
  • Ian
  • Jason
  • Jh
  • John
  • Kevin
  • Mark
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Timothy

Female

  • Alison
  • Ethel
  • Jacqueline
  • Joanne
  • Kirsty
  • Laura
  • Mary
  • Rachel
  • Ruth
  • Sharon
  • Shona

Similar and related surnames

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