What Does Sherwood Mean?

Sherwood Name Meaning
English: habitational name from a place in Nottinghamshire, around which once stood the famous Sherwood Forest. The place is so called from Old English scir 'shire' or scir 'bright' + wudu 'wood'. Americanized form of some Jewish name.

How common is the name Sherwood?

The surname Sherwood is most commonly used in The United States, where it is borne by 29,636 people, or 1 in 12,230.

When was the name Sherwood first used?

The surname Sherwood was first found in Durham, but one of the earliest records of the name was found in the Assize Rolls of Yorkshire of 1219 where Williame de Shirewude was listed. William Shirwood ( fl.

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