Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
WOODWARD
There are approximately 29,801 people named Woodward in the UK. That makes it the 311th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 472 are named Woodward.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Occupational Name
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The Woodward surname in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
Wood-ward, a forest-keeper or officer, who walked with a forest-bill, and took cognizance of all offenses committed.