OXLADE
Oxlade
Oxlade is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "oxa," meaning "ox," and "lade," meaning "course" or "waterway." The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a watercourse where oxen were pastured or watered.
The Oxlade surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Oxelad, Ockeslade, and Oxlaide. The earliest known reference to the surname dates back to the 13th century in Nottinghamshire, England. Throughout history, bearers of the Oxlade surname have been primarily concentrated in the southern and eastern regions of England.
Like many English surnames, Oxlade may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over time, particularly before the standardisation of orthography in the English language. Individuals bearing the Oxlade surname have been found to have occupations ranging from farmers to craftsmen to merchants.
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In modern times, the Oxlade surname continues to be found predominantly in England, though individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of the world due to migration and globalisation. The Oxlade surname carries a sense of heritage and history, reflecting the integral role of oxen and watercourses in the lives of our ancestors.
There are approximately 787 people named Oxlade in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,891st most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Oxlade.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Nicholas
- Nick
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Steve
Female
- Amanda
- Eileen
- Jean
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy