Wooding

Wooding is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English words "wudu" meaning "wood" and "-ing" meaning "people of" or "place of." Thus, Wooding likely originated as a surname to denote someone who lived in or came from a place associated with a wood or forest, or who was part of a community that lived in or near a wood.

The surname is found predominantly in England and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration. The frequency of the surname varies geographically.

Beyond its function as a surname, "wooding" can also describe the process of gathering wood, especially for fuel. This activity was historically vital for cooking and heating. In this context, it functions as a gerund or present participle of the verb "wood."