MEADOW
Meadow
Meadow is an English locational surname derived from the Old English word "mǽdwe" meaning a meadow, a piece of grassy land on which livestock graze. Surnames derived from landscape features, such as Meadow, were often given to people who lived near or worked in such areas.
The surname Meadow is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is found primarily in the southern counties of England, particularly Somerset, Wiltshire, and Hampshire. The variation of the surname, such as Meadows or Meadew, can also be traced back to medieval England.
Individuals bearing the surname Meadow can often be linked to occupations or settlements near meadows or grassy areas. Over time, variations in spelling have arisen due to factors such as illiteracy and regional dialects.
Notable individuals with the surname Meadow include fictional characters in literature, as well as historical figures in England. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to the English countryside and its pastoral heritage.
There are approximately 133 people named Meadow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Meadow.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
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
- Christopher
- Clifford
- David
- Elliot
- Gordon
- James
- Jeremy
- John
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Raymond
- Samuel
- Waine
Female
- Angela
- Anna
- Barbara
- Celia
- Eileen
- Hannah
- Louise
- Margaret
- Marianne
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Rosalind
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.