WOLLASTON
Wollaston
Wollaston is a prominent British surname with historical significance. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "wulf" meaning "wolf" and "stan" meaning "stone". This suggests a possible connection to an individual who lived near a rocky or stony place.
The most notable figure bearing the surname Wollaston is William Hyde Wollaston (1766–1828), a distinguished English chemist and physicist. Wollaston made significant contributions to various scientific fields, such as discovering the elements palladium and rhodium, and developing the camera lucida, an optical device used by artists.
Over the centuries, the Wollaston surname has been linked to various families in different regions of the United Kingdom. The name has been traced in census records, birth certificates, and historical documents, indicating its widespread presence and enduring legacy in British culture.
Today, individuals with the surname Wollaston can be found across the UK and in countries around the world, carrying forward the heritage and lineage associated with this distinguished British name.
There are approximately 624 people named Wollaston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Wollaston.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ben
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Gary
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Sam
- William
Female
- Ann
- Carol
- Emma
- Lynne
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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