POUNDS
Pounds
Pounds is a surname of English origin with roots in the United Kingdom. The surname is derived from the medieval English word "pund," meaning a walled enclosure or a pound, often used as a measure of weight. The name may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked in a pound or a place where animals were confined.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Pounds date back to the 13th century in England, specifically in the counties of Kent and Sussex. Over time, the surname spread to other areas of the United Kingdom and beyond.
The Pounds family name has a long history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. Some notable bearers of the surname include military personnel, politicians, artists, and scholars. The name has also branched out into different spellings over the years, such as Pound, Pund, and Punce.
Today, the surname Pounds is relatively uncommon but can still be found among families with British heritage. Like many surnames, it holds a unique historical significance and represents a connection to the ancestral past of those who bear it.
There are approximately 737 people named Pounds in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,330th most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Pounds.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Colin
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Caroline
- Dallas
- Debbie
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Victoria