WICKWAR
Wickwar
Origin and Meaning
Wickwar is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the village of the same name located in South Gloucestershire, England. The village's name is believed to have Viking origins, with "wick" meaning a settlement or village and "war" possibly derived from the Old English word for weir, reflecting the area's watery landscape.
History
The surname Wickwar is thought to have originated from the individuals who hailed from the village of Wickwar or lived in its vicinity. The earliest instances of the name can be traced back to parish records in Gloucestershire, indicating that the Wickwar family has longstanding roots in the region.
Notable Individuals
Over the centuries, various individuals with the surname Wickwar have made significant contributions in their respective fields. However, the surname is not widely recognised outside of historical and genealogical contexts.
Distribution and Popularity
The surname Wickwar is relatively uncommon, with a scattered distribution mostly within the United Kingdom, particularly in the Gloucestershire area where the village of Wickwar is situated. It may also be found in some former British colonies due to historical migrations.
Variants
As with many surnames, Wickwar may have undergone variant spellings over time, influenced by factors such as phonetics and regional dialects. Some variations of the surname may include Wickware, Wykwar, Wickeware, and Wyckwar.
There are approximately 119 people named Wickwar in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wickwar.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Elliott
- John
- Lewis
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Philip
- Russell
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Janet
- Joyce
- Judith
- Lisa
- Mabel
- Mary
- Michelle
- Sadie
- Susan
- Tracey