Harwood Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Harwood Name Meaning: From 'har' meaning gray or 'hara' hare and 'wudu' literally wood.

Of Anglo-Saxon origin first recorded in 12th Century.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Harwood Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Harwood family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 219
Female Servant 135
Independent 96
Labourer 94
Weaver 60
Farmer 53
Male Servant 52
Cotton Weaver 42
Shoe Maker 35
Ag Labourer 22
Blacksmith 16
Carpenter 16
Joiner 13
Tailor 13
Servant 13
Pupil 12
Dress Maker 12
Baker 11
Apprentice 11
Butcher 10
Pauper 10
Grocer 9
Gardener 9
Laundress 9
Collier 9

Harwood Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Harwood 100% 58,929
2 Horwood 86% 12,389
3 Harewood 88% 1,393
4 Hurwood 86% 724
5 Herwood 86% 628
6 Harrwood 88% 131

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The surname Harwood is the most popular version of all its varients

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