EASTWOOD
Eastwood
Eastwood is a British surname of locational origin, deriving from the name of various places in England. The most notable of these is Eastwood in Essex, a village mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The place name itself is a compound of the Old English elements "east" and "wudu," meaning "eastern wood."
Those who bear the surname Eastwood are dispersed throughout the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in regions historically associated with the surname's origin. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Eastwood have played diverse roles within British society, contributing to various fields such as politics, the arts, and academia.
One of the most famous bearers of the surname is Clint Eastwood, an American actor, director, and producer with ancestral ties to England. His prominence has further popularised the surname on the global stage.
In contemporary Britain, the surname Eastwood persists as a symbol of familial heritage and regional identity, reflecting the enduring connections between individuals and the landscapes from which their ancestors originated.
There are approximately 9,800 people named Eastwood in the UK. That makes it the 950th most common surname in Britain. Around 150 in a million people in Britain are named Eastwood.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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