Outlaw

Outlaw is a British surname with a long and intriguing history. The name is of Old English origin and is classified as a topographic surname, derived from the Middle English word "utlage" meaning "outlaw" or "exile". The surname was often used to denote someone living beyond the legal jurisdiction or outside the norms of society.

The Outlaw family can be traced back to medieval England, where individuals bearing this surname were associated with acts of rebellion or being outside the societal norms, often functioning on the fringes of the law. As such, the name Outlaw may have been bestowed upon people who had been banished or who were considered outcasts.

Over the centuries, the Outlaw surname has spread across various regions of the British Isles and has been carried by diverse individuals with unique stories. The name has likely evolved and adapted to reflect the changing social and cultural landscapes of British history.

Today, the surname Outlaw is relatively rare but continues to exist, carrying with it the rich heritage and intriguing associations of its historical origins.

There are approximately 292 people named Outlaw in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Outlaw.

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

  • Alan
  • Alexander
  • Brian
  • Christopher
  • Colin
  • David
  • Derek
  • Jason
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Nathan
  • Paul
  • Philip
  • Richard

Female

  • Carol
  • Denise
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Ivy
  • Julia
  • Margaret
  • Maria
  • Marie
  • Nicola
  • Sharon
  • Susan
  • Zoe

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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