FORWOOD
Forwood
Origin
Forwood is an English locational surname derived from the Old English word "for" meaning "hog" and "wudu" meaning "wood". The name may have originally referred to someone who lived by a wood where pigs were grazed or hunted.
History
The Forwood surname has its earliest known roots in the county of Devon in the South West of England. Over time, bearers of the surname migrated to other parts of England and beyond, leading to the dispersion of the name.
One notable individual bearing the Forwood surname was Sir William Henry Forwood (1827-1908), a British politician and businessman. He served as the Lord Mayor of Liverpool and was elected as a Member of Parliament for Ormskirk.
Variants
Variants of the Forwood surname include Forwoods, Fourwood, and Farwood.
Notable Individuals
- Sir William Henry Forwood (1827-1908) - British politician and businessman.
- John Forwood (1910-1995) - Renowned artist known for his landscape paintings.
Popularity
The surname Forwood is relatively uncommon in contemporary times, but it holds a rich history dating back to medieval England.
There are approximately 249 people named Forwood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Forwood.
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
- Alan
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Edward
- Grant
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Nolan
- Paul
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Amanda
- Charmaine
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Janice
- Jennifer
- Katherine
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Sabina
- Sarah
- Victoria
- Vivien