WAKENSHAW
Wakenshaw
Wakenshaw is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "wacian," meaning to watch or be vigilant, and "sceaga," which refers to a copse or wooded area. This suggests that the name may have originally described a person who lived near a watchful or vigilant wooded area.
The first recorded instance of the surname Wakenshaw dates back to the early 13th century in Northumberland, England. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Individuals bearing the surname Wakenshaw have been found in various occupations, including farmers, craftsmen, and traders. The name has also been associated with local landowners and notable figures in British history.
Today, the surname Wakenshaw is relatively rare but continues to be passed down through generations as a testament to the family histories and regional origins of those who bear it.
There are approximately 393 people named Wakenshaw in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Wakenshaw.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Neal
- Paul
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Clare
- Dorothy
- Helen
- Julie
- Kim
- Lisa
- Louise
- Mary
- Susan
- Wendy
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