LINGWOOD
Lingwood
Lingwood is a surname of English origin, derived from a village in Norfolk, England. The village of Lingwood is situated approximately ten miles east of the city of Norwich, in the Broadland district.
Origin and Meaning:
The surname Lingwood is locational in origin, denoting someone from the village of Lingwood. The place name itself is believed to have derived from the Old Norse words "ligr" (meaning long) and "wudu" (meaning wood), suggesting a settlement in a long wooded area.
Distribution and Variation:
The surname Lingwood is most commonly found in Norfolk and the surrounding regions, reflecting its geographical roots. Variations of the surname may include Lingewood and Lengwood.
Notable People:
Notable individuals bearing the surname Lingwood include:
- David Lingwood: A British-born television personality known for his appearances on the reality show "Queer Eye".
- Ian Lingwood: A musician and drummer, known for his work with the English rock band "Manfred Mann's Earth Band".
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxon: Routledge.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 828 people named Lingwood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,553rd most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Lingwood.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Daniel
- David
- Ian
- James
- Jay
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Heather
- Jean
- Joyce
- Katherine
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Susan