WONNACOTT
Wonnacott
Overview
Wonnacott is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the South West of England. The surname is believed to be of locational origin, deriving from the Old English words "winn", meaning pasture or meadow, and "cot", meaning a small house or shelter. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname might have lived near or worked on a pasture or a small cottage.
History
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Wonnacott dates back to the 16th century in Devon, a county in the South West of England. The name has remained relatively concentrated in this region ever since, with a significant number of Wonnacott families still residing in Devon and neighbouring counties.
Notable Individuals
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Richard Wonnacott (1948 - ): A renowned British artist known for his landscape paintings, often featuring serene meadows and countryside scenes.
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Linda Wonnacott (1962 - ): An accomplished botanist and environmentalist who has made significant contributions to the preservation of native plant species in the South West of England.
Variants
Variants of the Wonnacott surname include Wonacott, Wonnacot, and Wonnickott. These variations may have emerged due to differences in regional accents and dialects.
There are approximately 1,159 people named Wonnacott in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,591st most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Wonnacott.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Darren
- David
- Gavin
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Martin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Vincent
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Emma
- Karen
- Kelly
- Linda
- Lisa
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan