YARNOLD
Yarnold
Origin and Meaning: Yarnold is an English surname displaying medieval English origins. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Earnweald," which translates to "eagle ruler."
History: The earliest recorded spelling of the surname Yarnold can be traced back to the 13th century in England. One of the notable sources displaying the surname's roots can be found in the Domesday Book compiled in 1086. Over time, variations such as Yernold and Jernold have emerged.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, records show that the Yarnold family name was primarily concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and London. The name has since spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable Individuals:
- Lizzy Yarnold (b. 1988): An accomplished British athlete famous for winning two gold medals in the women's skeleton event at the Winter Olympics in 2014 and 2018.
- David Yarnold: A prominent environmentalist and the President and CEO of the National Audubon Society in the United States.
Coat of Arms: The Yarnold family is associated with a coat of arms, which features traditional heraldic elements such as shields, crests, and emblems. The imagery on the coat of arms may vary depending on specific family branches or variations of the surname.
Modern Significance: In contemporary times, individuals bearing the surname Yarnold have made significant contributions across various fields, continuing to uphold the family's legacy through their achievements and endeavours.
References:
- P.H. Reaney, "A Dictionary of English Surnames", Oxford University Press, 1997.
There are approximately 772 people named Yarnold in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,019th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Yarnold.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Geoffrey
- Gregg
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Sam
- Stephen
- Stuart
- Thomas
- Trevor
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Edith
- Eleanor
- Julie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Pamela
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
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