MEEDS
Meeds
Meeds is a British surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the word "meadow", which refers to a piece of grassland, often near a stream, suitable for grazing animals or cutting for hay. The surname Meeds may have originally been used to describe someone who lived near or worked in a meadow.
The Meeds family name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Mede, Mead, and Meeds. The name can be found in historical records spanning centuries, indicating a long presence of the family in Britain.
The surname Meeds is relatively rare, and its bearers can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom. Like many British surnames, Meeds may be associated with a specific region or county, reflecting the migration patterns of families over time.
Individuals with the surname Meeds have likely contributed to various aspects of British society, from agriculture to commerce to the arts. As with many surnames, the history and stories of the Meeds family may provide a glimpse into the social and cultural context of the times in which they lived.
There are approximately 260 people named Meeds in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Meeds.
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
- Daniel
- Edward
- Geoffrey
- Jeff
- John
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Raymond
- Richard
Female
- Amanda
- Betty
- Estella
- Fiona
- Helen
- Jane
- Joanne
- Joyce
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Sheila
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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