WILDBLOOD
Wildblood
Wildblood is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English words "wilde," meaning wild, and "blod," meaning blood, possibly indicating a fierce or untamed nature in the family’s ancestors.
Origin
The Wildblood surname is believed to have originated in the county of Norfolk, England, but can also be found in other parts of the country. It is thought to have been used as a nickname for an individual with a bold or independent character.
Notable Individuals
- John Wildblood (1787–1864): An artist known for his landscape paintings during the Romantic era.
- Lucy Wildblood (born 1985): A British novelist, famous for her best-selling historical fiction novels.
- George Wildblood (1922–2009): A renowned British scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry.
Distribution
The Wildblood surname is relatively rare and is most commonly found in England. However, individuals with this surname have also spread to other parts of the world, particularly former British colonies.
Variants
Variants of the surname Wildblood include Wildbloode, Wildblude, and Wildbloud.
References
- Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. (1997). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 246 people named Wildblood in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Wildblood.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Darryl
- David
- Edward
- John
- Oliver
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Charlotte
- Constance
- Elizabeth
- Jennifer
- Linda
- Rachel
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Shan
- Wendy