HONEYWOOD
Honeywood
Honeywood is an English surname with ancient origins that can be traced back to the county of Kent in southeast England. The name is thought to have originated from a place name, possibly from a wooded area where bees collected honey, indicating a lush and fertile landscape.
The Honeywood family has a rich history, with records of its members dating back to the medieval period. The surname has been associated with families of prominence and landed gentry in various parts of England, particularly in Kent, where the family may have held estates and manors.
Over the centuries, the Honeywood surname has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities and professions, ranging from military service to literary pursuits. The name has also spread beyond its original Kentish roots to other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as members of the Honeywood family have migrated and established themselves in different countries.
Today, the surname Honeywood is relatively rare but continues to be passed down from generation to generation, linking modern descendants to their ancestral past in the historic landscape of England.
There are approximately 383 people named Honeywood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Honeywood.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Graham
- Ian
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
- Tim
Female
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Louise
- Lucy
- Nicola
- Sarah