Summary

The surname Kirkwood is of Scottish origin, derived from the combination of two elements: 'kirk' meaning 'church' and 'wood' meaning 'forest'. It is believed to have originated from the name of a place where there was a church surrounded by wooded land. The history of the Kirkwood surname can be traced back to medieval times in Scotland.
There are
8227
Kirkwoods in the USA
Kirkwood is the
4320th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Kirkwood

DanielKirkwood

Astronomer known for discovering the gaps in the asteroid belt, which are now named after him as 'Kirkwood gaps'.

SamuelJ.

Politician who served as the Governor of Iowa during the American Civil War and later became a U.S. Senator.

JohnP.

Chemical engineer who made significant contributions to the field of polymer science, particularly in the area of polymerization kinetics.

JeanKirkwood

British theatrical producer and manager known for her work in producing successful West End musicals.

PeterKirkwood

Australian journalist and television presenter who gained recognition for his work on the international current affairs program, Dateline.

Kirkwood Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Kirkwood is of Scottish origin.
Geographic DistributionKirkwood is predominantly found in Scotland, but it can also be found in other English-speaking countries.
VariationsThere are no notable variations of the surname Kirkwood.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Kirkwood have occurred primarily during the early 19th century due to economic reasons and opportunities in different regions.