Townsend is an English surname and given name that originated as an occupational name for someone who lived in a town. It is derived from the Middle English word "tun", meaning enclosure or village, combined with "enda" meaning end or boundary. Thus, Townsend literally translates to 'end of the town'. The name has been popular throughout history, with notable bearers including American jazz musician Bill Evans (1929-1980) and British explorer Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890).
"Only six babies named Townsend were born in total in 2023."