MEADOWCROFT
Meadowcroft
Meadowcroft is a surname of English origin, deriving from the combination of the Old English words "meadow" and "croft," meaning a meadow or field. The surname is locational and refers to a person who lived near a meadow with a small enclosed field attached, often found in rural areas.
The exact origin of the Meadowcroft surname is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire in the north of England. The name is known to have been present in these areas for several centuries, with records of Meadowcrofts dating back to the early Middle Ages.
Throughout history, individuals with the Meadowcroft surname have been found engaged in various occupations, from farming to trades such as blacksmithing and carpentry. The surname has likely spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migration and social mobility.
Today, Meadowcroft remains a relatively uncommon surname, but it continues to be borne by individuals in different parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to the United Kingdom. The name carries with it a sense of English heritage and a connection to the rural landscapes of England.
There are approximately 1,169 people named Meadowcroft in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,542nd most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Meadowcroft.
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
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Allison
- Ann
- Claire
- Janet
- Jean
- Joan
- Julie
- Katherine
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
- Valerie
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