TOSELAND
Toseland
Toseland is a British surname with its origins in the county of Cambridgeshire. It is believed to be of Old English origin, derived from the words "tōse," meaning hair or wool, and "land," meaning land or territory. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked with or owned sheep.
The surname Toseland has been recorded in various forms throughout history, including Tosseland, Tosland, and Towsland. The earliest known documentation of the name dates back to the 16th century in Cambridgeshire, indicating that the surname has deep roots in the region.
Over the centuries, bearers of the Toseland surname have spread beyond Cambridgeshire to other parts of the United Kingdom and even overseas. The name can be found in records of immigration to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Today, individuals with the Toseland surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world. It remains a reminder of the rich heritage and history of the British people, particularly those with ties to Cambridgeshire and its surrounding areas.
There are approximately 748 people named Toseland in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,232nd most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Toseland.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Bernard
- David
- Davinder
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Nick
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Alice
- Angela
- Elizabeth
- Fiona
- Helen
- Joanne
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Susan