WATMOUGH
Watmough
Watmough is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Wadmarch', meaning 'advancing warrior'. It is thought to have been introduced to England during the Viking invasions of the 8th to 11th centuries.
History
The Watmough family has a long history in northern England, particularly in the regions surrounding the cities of Leeds and Bradford. The name has evolved over the centuries, with variations including Watmore, Watmeth, and Wathmow. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century, in the West Riding of Yorkshire.
Notable Individuals
- Henry Watmough (1829-1902): A renowned Victorian architect known for his Gothic Revival style buildings, including churches and public buildings in Lancashire.
- Evelyn Watmough (1902-1989): An influential literary critic and editor, best known for promoting modernist literature in mid-20th century England.
- Eliza Watmough (born 1990): A contemporary British artist whose abstract paintings have garnered international acclaim for their vibrant colours and dynamic compositions.
Distribution
Today, individuals bearing the Watmough surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its place in British genealogy and history.
There are approximately 921 people named Watmough in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,856th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Watmough.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- David
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Phil
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Susan
- Victoria