LAVENDER
Lavender
The surname Lavender is of English origin, derived from the Old French word "lavendre" or "lavandre", which in turn comes from the Latin word "lavendula". Lavender is a topographic name for someone who lived near a lavender plant or a lavender field.
The Lavender surname is believed to have first emerged in the county of Surrey in southern England, where the plant was widely cultivated for its aromatic and medicinal properties. It is thought that the name may have been used to denote someone who grew or sold lavender or lived by a lavender field.
The first recorded instance of the Lavender surname dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Surrey. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of England and beyond, including Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Notable individuals with the surname Lavender include British sculptor Jacqueline Lavender and British writer and journalist Noel Lavender.
Today, the Lavender surname continues to be borne by individuals around the world, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the name's history and heritage.
There are approximately 4,620 people named Lavender in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,035th most common surname in Britain. Around 71 in a million people in Britain are named Lavender.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Angela
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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