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There are approximately 28,008 people named Baldwin in the UK. That makes it the 336th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 443 are named Baldwin.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From given name or forename

Related and similar surnames

Baldin
Baldino
Balding
Baldini
Baldinger
Balddwin
Baildwin
Bald'win
Baldiwin
Baldewin
Baldowin
Baldwain
Baldwein
Balduwini
Baldoin
Baldowine
Baldwaine
Baldenwin
Baldwen
Baldwan
Baldlwin
Baldine
Baildin
Baldinn
Baldrwin

The Baldwin surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Ger.) The speedy conqueror or victor; from bald, quick or speedy, and win, an old word signifying victor or conqueror, as Bert-win, famous victor; All-win, all victorious, etc.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

BALDWIN. TJie baptismal name. Several chief tenants in Domesd. are called Baldwinius and Baldvinus. H. E. Baudewyne.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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