ELWIN
Elwin
Elwin is an English surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the given name "Ælfwine", a combination of the elements ælf, meaning "elf", and wine, meaning "friend".
The Elwin surname is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions with Anglo-Saxon heritage. The earliest recorded instances of the Elwin surname date back to medieval times, with variations such as Aelfwine, Alfwyn, and Elwyn also being documented.
Notable individuals with the surname Elwin include Sir Léonard Elwinn, a prominent 18th-century military strategist, and Dr. Eleanor Elwin, a respected botanist known for her research on native British flora.
Throughout its history, the Elwin surname has maintained a connection to English culture and heritage, embodying traits of resilience and loyalty. Today, individuals bearing the surname Elwin continue to uphold these values while contributing to various fields of endeavour.
There are approximately 425 people named Elwin in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Elwin.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Chris
- Craig
- David
- Gareth
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Shaun
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Louise
- Margaret
- Pamela
- Rebecca
- Rosalind
- Sarah
- Susan