TAWN

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Tawn

The surname Tawn is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Tāwa" which means "to show or declare." It is a fairly rare surname, primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in the northern regions such as Yorkshire.

History

The first recorded instance of the Tawn surname dates back to the 13th century in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Records. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the UK, but it remains most common in Yorkshire.

Notable Individuals

John Tawn (b. 1950) - Renowned Yorkshire poet and author known for his works inspired by the landscapes and culture of Yorkshire.
Emma Tawn (b. 1975) - Acclaimed British artist whose abstract paintings have been featured in exhibitions across the country.

Distribution

Presently, individuals bearing the Tawn surname are found across the UK, with concentrations in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Greater London based on available records and data.

Variants

The surname Tawn has seen various permutations and spellings over time, including Tawne, Tauen, and Taun.

References

Hanks, P., Hodges, F., & Mills, A. (2003). A dictionary of surnames. Oxford University Press.

There are approximately 257 people named Tawn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Tawn.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
David
Duncan
Jason
John
Jonathan
Martyn
Michael
Paul
Peter
Richard
Steven
Trevor

Female

Angela
Catherine
Elizabeth
Hannah
Helen
Jean
Karen
Lucy
Margaret
Nicola
Victoria

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.