About Townshend
The surname Townshend is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement" and "end" meaning "end" or "boundary." It is an occupational surname that originally referred to someone who lived at the end of a settlement or boundary. Over time, the name evolved to become a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Townshend can be found worldwide, often with variations in spelling.
The surname Townshend is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Townshend based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Townshend is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Townshend in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Townshend using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.