WOOLTERTON
Woolterton
Woolterton is an English surname of locational origin, derived from either of the two villages named Woolterton in Norfolk and Somerset. The Norfolk village is located near the town of Aylsham, while the Somerset village is near South Petherton. The surname Woolterton is believed to have originated from the Old English personal name "Wulfhere," meaning "wolf army," combined with "tun," which means "settlement" or "village."
Distribution and Migration
The surname Woolterton is relatively rare and is primarily found in the counties of Norfolk and Somerset in England. Over time, individuals bearing the Woolterton surname may have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom or even overseas, contributing to its dispersal.
Notable Bearers
Notable individuals bearing the surname Woolterton include:
- Linda Woolterton: An English screenwriter known for her work on Disney animated films such as "Beauty and the Beast," "The Lion King," and "Maleficent."
- Andrew Woolterton: A fictional character in the book series "The Chronicles of Prydain" by Lloyd Alexander.
References
- P.H. Reaney, R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames, 3rd ed., Oxford University Press, 1991.
- Surnamedb.com, Woolterton Last Name Origin, 2021.
There are approximately 118 people named Woolterton in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Woolterton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Barry
- David
- Leslie
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
Female
- Annette
- Christine
- Denise
- Irene
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Linda
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Michelle