Westmoreland

Meaning

A person from the western moorland or uncultivated upland region.

Etymology

Combines Old English 'west' (west) with 'mor' (moor, uncultivated land) and 'land' (land, territory). The name originally referred to the moorland regions in northwestern England.

About the Westmoreland Surname

A surname derived from the historic English county of Westmorland, indicating moorland in the western regions. The name reflects both geographical features and administrative divisions of medieval England.

Distribution

Primarily found in England and English-speaking countries, with historical concentration in northwestern England.

Notable Bearers

William C. Westmoreland, Samuel Westmoreland

People with the Westmoreland Surname