WOAKES
Woakes
Origin and Meaning
Woakes is a surname of English origin, derived from the medieval Old English name Wacca. The name likely originally referred to a watchman or guard.
Distribution
The Woakes surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, with a concentration in the Midlands region of England.
Notable Individuals
- Chris Woakes - A prominent cricketer who plays for the England national team and Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Known for his bowling skills and versatile batting style, Woakes has been a key player in England's international successes.
Variants
Variants of the Woakes surname include Wakes and Wox.
There are approximately 151 people named Woakes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Woakes.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Carl
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Luke
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
Female
- Christine
- Gillian
- Katherine
- Lesley
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Susan
- Tracey
- Valerie
- Wendy
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