OLDERSHAW
Oldershaw
Oldershaw is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English personal name "Ealdhere," which means "old army" or "warrior." The addition of "shaw" likely refers to a wooded area or copse. The name has ancient roots in England and is thought to have originated in the Midlands region.
Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Oldershaw have been found across various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire. The name has also spread to other regions of the country and beyond due to migration and dispersion over the centuries.
Notable individuals with the surname Oldershaw have made significant contributions in various fields, including but not limited to academia, sports, and the arts. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to a shared historical and cultural heritage.
The Oldershaw name represents a rich tapestry of ancestry and heritage, embodying the legacy of those who bore it in the past and those who continue to uphold it in the present day.
There are approximately 731 people named Oldershaw in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,371st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Oldershaw.
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
- David
- Gary
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Beth
- Cally
- Catriona
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Katharine
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Rachel
- Susan
- Tina
- Tracy
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