Widd

Origin and Meaning

Widd is a British surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. The name is of topographical origin, derived from the Old English word "widu", meaning "wood". This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near or within a wooded area.

Distribution and Popularity

The surname Widd is relatively rare and has a limited distribution in the United Kingdom. It is most commonly found in regions with historical Anglo-Saxon influence, such as the county of Yorkshire.

Notable Individuals

One notable individual bearing the surname Widd is yet to be recorded in public historical records.

Variants

Variants of the surname Widd include Widdow, Widde, and Wood.

There are approximately 96 people named Widd in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Widd.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Dean
  • Henry
  • Robert

Female

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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