Harwood

From Old English hara (“hare”) or hār (“hoar, grey”) + wudu (“wood”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɑː(ɹ)wʊd/

Harwood (countable and uncountable, plural Harwoods)

1. A village in County Durham, England (OS grid ref NY828093).
2. A suburb of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England (OS grid ref SD751113).
3. An unincorporated community in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States.
4. An unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States.
5. A village in Vernon County, Missouri, United States.
6. A city in Cass County, North Dakota, United States.
7. An unincorporated community in Gonzales County, Texas, United States.
8. A habitational surname from Old English.

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Harwood is the 3212^nd most common surname in the United States, belonging to 11238 individuals. Harwood is most common among White (92.03%) individuals.

• Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Harwood”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 2, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 137.