GORWOOD
Gorwood
Gorwood is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English words "gor," meaning muddy, and "wudu," meaning wood. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone living near a muddy or boggy woodland area.
The distribution of the Gorwood surname in the United Kingdom is relatively rare, with the majority of individuals bearing this surname being found in the southern regions of England.
Over the centuries, individuals with the Gorwood surname may have been involved in various occupations, such as woodcutters, foresters, or individuals living in woodland areas. The surname may have undergone variations in spelling over the years due to regional accents, dialects, and illiteracy.
Today, the Gorwood surname remains a distinctive and unique part of British surnames, reflecting the heritage and history of individuals and families bearing this name.
There are approximately 59 people named Gorwood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Gorwood.