THIRLWALL
Thirlwall
Thirlwall is a surname of English origin, believed to be of locational origin from a place so called in the former county of Cumberland. The village of Thirlwall lies near Hadrian's Wall, in the civil parish of Greenhead, in the region of Northumberland. The name Thirlwall is derived from the Old Norse word "þver" meaning 'ridge' or 'narrow'. In this context, 'Thirlwall' can be interpreted as 'narrow ridge', possibly referring to the landscape features of the area where the original bearers of the name resided.
The first recorded instance of the Thirlwall surname appeared in the medieval period, where the name was often used as a reference to people living in or near the village of Thirlwall. Over time, the surname spread to other parts of England and beyond, although it remains relatively uncommon.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Thirlwall include historian and bishop Connop Thirlwall (1797–1875), known for his work on Greek history and his role as the Bishop of St David's in Wales. The Thirlwall surname, while not as widespread as some other English surnames, still carries with it a sense of historical connection to the landscapes of Northern England and the heritage of the place it is derived from.
There are approximately 471 people named Thirlwall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Thirlwall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Barry
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Lee
- Leslie
- Matthew
- Philip
- Robert
- Thomas
- Trevor
- Vincent
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Claire
- Gemma
- Kathryn
- Kelly
- Louise
- Michelle
- Sarah
- Wendy