Wind

Origin and Meaning Wind is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is derived from the Old English word "wind", meaning wind. This surname may have originated as a nickname for a swift or active person, or for someone who lived by a windy place.

Distribution The surname Wind is not as common as some other English surnames. It is primarily found in the southern and southeastern regions of England.

Notable Bearers One of the most famous bearers of the surname Wind is Sir Edward Charles Pickering Wind, a distinguished British politician and diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to several countries during the 19th century.

Variants Variants of the surname Wind include Winde, Wende, and Wendeles.

There are approximately 191 people named Wind in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Wind.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Brian
  • Daniel
  • David
  • Gareth
  • Ian
  • John
  • Kevan
  • Nicholas
  • Paul
  • Rob
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Angela
  • Catherine
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Joyce
  • Lisa
  • Lyndsay
  • Marie
  • Natasha
  • Violet

Similar and related surnames

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