Morwood

Morwood is a surname of English origin. It is a locational name derived from a place in the county of Northumberland, England, called "Morwood". The place name is composed of the Old English elements "mor," meaning "moor" or "marsh," and "wudu," meaning "wood." Thus, Morwood refers to a wood situated on a moor or marshy ground.

The surname likely originated with someone who lived in or near the settlement of Morwood in Northumberland. Over time, the surname spread as people migrated from that region.

Variations of the surname may include Morewood and Moorwood. Records show instances of the Morwood surname appearing in England as early as the 16th century.