WODEHOUSE
Wodehouse
Wodehouse is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that can be traced back to medieval England. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "wudu," meaning wood, and "hūs," meaning house. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or in a wooden house.
One of the most famous bearers of the Wodehouse surname is the renowned British author Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse (1881–1975). Known for his wit and humour, P.G. Wodehouse created iconic characters such as Jeeves the butler and Bertie Wooster in his popular series of comedic novels.
Over the centuries, various branches of the Wodehouse family have established themselves across different regions of England, each with its own rich history and traditions. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots.
Today, the surname Wodehouse remains relatively uncommon but carries with it a sense of heritage and literary legacy, particularly associated with the works of P.G. Wodehouse.
Typical given names associated with the Wodehouse surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Edmund
- George
- Henry
- Ian
- James
- John
- Marc
- Martin
- Steven
Female
- Anne
- Audrey
- Elizabeth
- Ellen
- Emma
- Gemma
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rowena
- Sarah
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There are approximately 152 people named Wodehouse in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wodehouse.
Famous people named Wodehouse
- P. G. Wodehouse - Author (1881 to 1975)
- John Wodehouse, 5th Earl of Kimberley - Earl
- John Wodehouse, 1st Earl of Kimberley - Diplomat (1826 to 1902)
- John Wodehouse, 3rd Earl of Kimberley - Politician (1883 to 1941)
- Norman Wodehouse - Royal Navy admiral and rugby union football player (1887 to 1941)
- Josceline Wodehouse - Army general (1852 to 1930)
- Frederick Wodehouse - Metropolitan police Assistant Commissioner (1851 to 1934)
- Richard Wodehouse - Cricketer (1892 to 1940)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.