TheNameDBWinsor
TopographicMeaning
One who lives at a wine-producing settlement or a settlement associated with a personal name.
Etymology
Possibly derived from Old English 'wine' (friend) or 'win' (wine) combined with 'sore' (steep bank) or 'sor' (sore/dry). Alternatively, it may derive from Windsor with phonetic variation.
About the Winsor Surname
An English topographic surname with possible connections to place names. The name has been established in North America since colonial times.
Distribution
Found primarily in the United States and England, with scattered presence in Canada and other English-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown