WENDON
Wendon
Wendon is a surname of English origin that is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Wynna" combined with the suffix "dun", meaning hill. The name is thought to have originated in the region of Devon or Cornwall in southwestern England.
The Wendon surname has been recorded with various spellings over the centuries, including Windon, Wyndon, Wenden, and Wyndon, reflecting the evolution of the English language and surnames.
Individuals bearing the Wendon surname can be found throughout history, often involved in a range of occupations such as agriculture, trade, and various crafts. The surname has spread geographically, with Wendon families documented in various parts of England and the wider British Isles.
Like many British surnames, the origins and history of the Wendon name provide a fascinating insight into the rich tapestry of British history and the evolution of surnames within the British Isles.
There are approximately 165 people named Wendon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Wendon.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Albert
- Andrew
- Bryan
- Daniel
- David
- Jonathan
- Martyn
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
Female
- Alice
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Julia
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Maxine
- Sarah