TheNameDBThistlewood
TopographicMeaning
A wood or wooded area where thistles grow abundantly.
Etymology
Composed of 'thistle' (a prickly plant) and 'wood' (forest or wooded area), indicating a topographic location. The surname describes a natural landscape feature in medieval England.
About the Thistlewood Surname
An English topographic surname describing a wooded area characterized by thistle growth. The name reflects medieval English landscape terminology and settlement patterns.
Distribution
Found in England, particularly in regions with historical woodland areas.
Notable Bearers
Arthur Thistlewood (English radical, 1770-1820)