WEARMOUTH
Wearmouth
Wearmouth is an English surname of locational origin, deriving from the Old English words "wear", meaning "dam" or "weir", and "mūþa", meaning "mouth of a river". The surname likely originated from places named Wearmouth, such as the Wearmouth village near Sunderland in the North East of England.
The Wearmouth surname is most commonly found in the county of Durham and its surrounding areas. It is believed that individuals bearing this surname may have ancestral ties to the Wearmouth village or may have been associated with the water-related activities in the region, such as fishing, boat-building, or trading.
The earliest recorded instances of the Wearmouth surname date back to the medieval period in England. Over time, the surname may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation, as is common with many English surnames. Wearmouth is considered a relatively uncommon surname, but individuals bearing this name can still be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Today, individuals with the surname Wearmouth can trace their roots back to the historic region of Durham and its rich maritime heritage. The Wearmouth name serves as a reminder of the connection between individuals and the landscapes they once inhabited, highlighting the importance of local history and community in shaping personal identities.
There are approximately 772 people named Wearmouth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,019th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Wearmouth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- Colin
- Darren
- David
- Glenn
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Jean
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan