HINSHAW

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller at a wood or thicket belonging to someone named Hinn.

Etymology

Composed of a personal name 'Hinn' combined with Old English 'shaw' (small wood, thicket). The surname indicates a topographic origin linked to a specific wooded location.

About the HINSHAW Surname

This surname combines a personal name element with a topographic descriptor common in English place names. It has been carried to North America by English settlers.

Distribution

Found in England and among English-speaking populations, particularly in North America.

Notable Bearers

Hinshaw family members in various fields

People with the HINSHAW Surname

E.H. HINSHAW

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