KENDREW
Kendrew
Kendrew is a surname of British origin, believed to have derived from the old English personal name "Cyneric" which means "royal power". The Kendrew surname is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in regions such as Yorkshire and Northumberland.
Notably, the Kendrew name gained prominence through the renowned British biochemist Sir John Cowdery Kendrew (1917-1997), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1962 for his work on the structure of myoglobin, a protein found in muscle cells. Sir John Kendrew's contributions to the field of biochemistry have made the Kendrew name synonymous with excellence and achievement in scientific research.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Kendrew have made notable contributions in various fields, from academia to the arts. The Kendrew name continues to be held in high regard, reflecting a legacy of intellectual prowess and accomplishment within the British cultural landscape.
There are approximately 538 people named Kendrew in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Kendrew.
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
- Ian
- John
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alice
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Laura
- Lesley
- Margaret
- Marjorie
- Mary
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Susan