SAW
Saw
Origin Saw is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Middle English word saw, meaning a pond or a marsh. The surname may have been used to denote someone who lived near or worked at such a location.
Distribution The surname Saw is relatively uncommon in the United Kingdom, with most bearers of the name found in England. It is more prevalent in areas with historical connections to Anglo-Saxon settlements.
Variants Variants of the surname Saw include Sawe, Sawes, and Sow. These variations may have arisen due to regional dialectal differences or clerical errors in historical records.
Notable Bearers
- John Saw (1815–1885) - A British painter known for his landscapes and watercolour paintings.
- Mary Saw (born 1960) - An English novelist whose works often explore themes of family and identity.
Coat of Arms There is no widely recognised coat of arms specifically associated with the surname Saw. As with many lesser-known surnames, the heraldic symbols associated with this name are likely to be specific to individual families and not representative of the entire Saw lineage.
There are approximately 486 people named Saw in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Saw.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Charles
- David
- Graham
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Phil
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Denise
- Emma
- Gillian
- Lesley
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Rebecca