NORWOOD
Norwood
Norwood is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the United Kingdom. The name is of habitational origin, derived from various places named Norwood in England. These places were often named after the Old English words "norð" meaning "north" and "wudu" meaning "wood", denoting a settlement or clearing in the northern woods.
The Norwood surname has been recorded in historical documents dating back to the early medieval period in England. Individuals bearing this surname have been found in regions such as Surrey, Middlesex, Yorkshire, and other parts of England.
Over the centuries, the Norwood family name has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, politics, and the arts.
Today, the surname Norwood continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name Norwood holds historical significance and continues to be part of the rich tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 2,149 people named Norwood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,946th most common surname in Britain. Around 33 in a million people in Britain are named Norwood.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- William
Female
- Carmel
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan