IRWIN
Irwin
Irwin is a surname of English and Scottish origin which is derived from the Old English personal name 'Eoforwine'. The name is composed of two elements - 'eofor', meaning 'boar', and 'wine', meaning 'friend'. This suggests that the original meaning of the name was 'boar friend'.
The surname Irwin has been found throughout the British Isles, with significant concentrations in Scotland and Northern Ireland. The name has various spellings, including Ervine, Irvine, and Irvin.
The Irwin family has a long and storied history, with notable figures such as Robert Irwin, a prominent British art critic, and Jim Irwin, a British astronaut who was part of the Apollo 15 mission to the moon in 1971.
Today, the Irwin surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and around the world, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient name.
There are approximately 8,234 people named Irwin in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,151st most common surname in Britain. Around 126 in a million people in Britain are named Irwin.
Surname type: From given name or forename
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
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jennifer
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan