YEARWOOD
Yearwood
Yearwood is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, deriving from the Old English pre 7th Century personal name 'Eoforheard', which combines the elements 'eofor', meaning wild boar, with 'heard', brave or hardy. The surname Yearwood is locational and originates from various places in England, such as Yearwood in Yorkshire.
The surname Yearwood is most commonly found in the counties of Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Nottinghamshire. The earliest recorded instances of the surname date back to the 13th century, with variations in spelling including Yarwood and Yearwood.
Famous bearers of the Yearwood surname include the country music singer and actress Trisha Yearwood, known for her award-winning music career and contributions to the entertainment industry.
As with many surnames, the Yearwood name has likely evolved over the centuries due to spelling variations and pronunciation changes. Today, individuals with the Yearwood surname can be found across the United Kingdom and beyond, with a rich history and diverse heritage.
There are approximately 805 people named Yearwood in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,722nd most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Yearwood.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Anthony
- Brian
- Clebert
- David
- Dennis
- Grafton
- Julian
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Sebastian
- William
- Winston
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Blondelle
- Caroline
- Catharina
- Diane
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Lilian
- Marion
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Teresa