Pode

Pode is an ancient British surname that has roots in the counties of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. The surname is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is classified as being of locational origin. The surname is derived from the Olde English pre 7th Century word "podd" or "pode", which means a pool or a pond. It was likely used to identify individuals who lived near or worked at a pool or pond.

The first recorded instance of the name appears in the 13th century, specifically in the Lincolnshire region. Over time, the surname evolved in various spellings, including Podes, Podds, Paud, Pood, and Pude.

The Pode family played a significant role in local history, with records indicating their involvement in the agricultural sector and local governance. The surname spread to other parts of England over the centuries, but its concentration remains in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire.

Variants of the name, including Podds, Pood, and Pude, can still be found in historical records, but Pode has remained the most commonly used spelling in recent centuries.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Pode can be found across Great Britain and beyond, having branched out through migrations and societal changes. The surname continues to preserve the heritage and legacy of the families that have carried it for generations.

There are approximately 16 people named Pode in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Pode.

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

  • Adam
  • Hugh

Female

  • Anastasia
  • Louise
  • Margaret

Similar and related surnames

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