TREDWELL
Tredwell
Tredwell is an English surname with a rich history dating back to medieval times. The name is of locational origin derived from the Old English words "tred" meaning "tree" and "well(a)" meaning "well or spring". Thus, the surname likely referred to a person who lived near a prominent tree by a well or spring.
The first recorded instance of the Tredwell surname dates back to the 13th century in Norfolk, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of England and beyond, carried by families involved in a range of professions and industries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Tredwell include Mary Tredwell, a renowned botanist in the 18th century, and John Tredwell, a successful merchant in the Victorian era known for his contributions to local charities.
Today, the Tredwell name continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, symbolising a link to English heritage and history.
There are approximately 382 people named Tredwell in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Tredwell.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Clive
- Colin
- David
- Lee
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Philip
- Richard
- Simon
Female
- Barbara
- Doris
- Elizabeth
- Heather
- Helen
- Jane
- Jenny
- Kathryn
- Laura
- Michelle
- Rachel
- Stella
- Stephanie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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