WEDDERBURN
Wedderburn
Wedderburn is a Scottish surname of locational origin, derived from the name of a village in Berwickshire, Scotland. The village of Wedderburn is located near the town of Duns in the Scottish Borders region. The name is derived from the Old English words "wether", meaning a wether sheep, and "burn", meaning a stream.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Wedderburn dates back to the 13th century, with the family becoming established as a prominent clan in the Scottish Borders. The Wedderburn family played a significant role in the history of Scotland, particularly during the medieval and early modern periods.
Members of the Wedderburn family were involved in various aspects of Scottish society, ranging from military service to land ownership. They were known for their loyalty to the Scottish crown and were granted various titles and lands for their services.
Over time, branches of the Wedderburn family spread to different parts of Scotland, with some members also settling in England and other parts of the British Isles. Today, the surname Wedderburn continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and beyond, with descendants of the historic clan residing in various countries around the world.
There are approximately 994 people named Wedderburn in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,412th most common surname in Britain. Around 15 in a million people in Britain are named Wedderburn.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Colin
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- William
Female
- Ann
- Catherine
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Joy
- Kathleen
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Michelle
- Natalie
- Sarah
- Susan
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