WOOLMORE
Woolmore
Woolmore is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin derived from the Old English words "wulle" meaning wool and "mor" meaning marsh or moor. The combination of these words suggests that the surname may have originally denoted someone who lived near a woolly marsh or moor.
The first recorded instance of the Woolmore surname dates back to the 16th century in the county of Worcestershire in England. Over time, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as individuals bearing the name migrated to different regions.
Throughout history, individuals with the surname Woolmore have been associated with a variety of professions and activities, including agriculture, textiles, trade, and more recently, various modern occupations.
The distribution of the Woolmore surname continues to be relatively rare, with a small number of individuals bearing the name found primarily in the United Kingdom. However, its historical significance and unique etymology make it a surname of interest to those studying British genealogy and history.
There are approximately 304 people named Woolmore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Woolmore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alan
- Christopher
- Gary
- George
- Glen
- John
- Kish
- Michael
- Philip
- Raymond
- Russell
- Steven
Female
- Alexandra
- Claire
- Georgina
- Jane
- Kim
- Louise
- Patricia
- Susan
- Tina
- Valerie
- Wendy
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