SELWOOD
Selwood
Selwood is an English surname of Old English origin. The name is derived from the words "sele," meaning hall or house, and "wudu," meaning wood or forest. Therefore, Selwood may have originally referred to someone who lived near a hall or within a forest.
The Selwood surname is thought to have originated in the historic county of Somerset in the southwest of England, where the Selwood Forest once existed. The forest was an extensive area covering much of modern-day Somerset and parts of Wiltshire, and it played a significant role in early English history.
Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Selwood have been found in records across England, particularly in Somerset and neighbouring counties. Variants of the surname, such as Selwode and Selwud, have also been documented.
Today, the Selwood surname remains relatively uncommon but is part of the rich tapestry of English surnames that reflect the country's history and geographical features. Those bearing the Selwood surname can take pride in its links to the ancient landscape of England and its enduring presence in the country's genealogical records.
There are approximately 1,543 people named Selwood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,238th most common surname in Britain. Around 24 in a million people in Britain are named Selwood.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Elliot
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Raymond
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Marie
- Mj
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan