WINFINDALE
Winfindale
Winfindale is an Anglo-Saxon surname with roots in the British Isles. The name is believed to have originated from the old English words "Win" meaning friend and "dale" meaning valley, suggesting a person who lived in a friendly valley.
The surname Winfindale is relatively rare and is concentrated in specific regions of the United Kingdom, particularly in the northern counties such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Throughout history, families bearing the Winfindale surname have been known to be involved in various occupations, including farming, trade, and craftsmanship.
Like many British surnames, Winfindale may have undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, including Windale, Winfield, and Wynndale. This evolution in spelling can be attributed to factors such as regional dialects and the recording practices of scribes.
Individuals with the surname Winfindale have contributed to various aspects of British society throughout history. Their legacy lives on through their descendants and the records that preserve their presence in the annals of British heritage.
There are approximately 224 people named Winfindale in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Winfindale.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Colin
- Darren
- David
- Douglas
- James
- Malcolm
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Roy
Female
- Anna
- Christine
- Denise
- Elizabeth
- Joan
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Lisa
- Mary
- Sharon