EASTMOND
Eastmond
Eastmond is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the Old English words "east" meaning "east" and "mund" meaning "protection". The surname Eastmond likely originated from a place name for someone who lived to the east of a certain settlement or geographical feature.
The earliest recorded instances of the Eastmond surname date back to the medieval period in England. Variants of the name include Estmond, Eastman, and others. The surname has been relatively uncommon throughout history, with most occurrences found in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas like Hampshire and Sussex.
Notable individuals with the surname Eastmond include English rugby union player, Thomas Eastmond, who played for the national team in the early 20th century.
The Eastmond surname exemplifies the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the historical and geographical diversity of the English language and the people who have borne it.
There are approximately 333 people named Eastmond in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Eastmond.
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
- Anthony
- Brian
- Daniel
- Darren
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Nigel
- Simon
- Stephen
- Tyrone
- Wayne
Female
- Amanda
- Amy
- Bernadette
- Christine
- Heather
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Nuala
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Sandra
- Yvonne