Harwood is an English surname and rarely used given name that has its roots in Old English language. It's derived from 'har', meaning 'rock' or 'stone', and 'wood', signifying a clearing or wooded area. Thus, Harwood can be interpreted as 'rocky clearing' or 'stone wood'. Over time, the name has transitioned from a place-name to a hereditary surname, with some families adopting it as a given name in more recent times. The name Harwood is not associated with any specific saint or religious figure, nor does it have any historical figures named Harwood who are widely recognized or celebrated. Therefore, there are no popular name days or traditional celebrations tied to the name Harwood.
The name Harwood peaked in popularity during the early 20th century, with the highest number of births occurring between 1914 and 1927. The most popular years were 1916 and 1917, each with 15 births. After the late 1930s, the popularity of the name declined significantly, with fewer than 10 births per year from 1939 to 1948. There was a brief resurgence in the mid-1950s with 10 births recorded in 1956, but overall, the name Harwood became less common over time, reaching as few as 5 births in some years. In total, there were 340 recorded births with the name Harwood between 1914 and 1968.