Harwood

Harwood is an English surname with roots in the Old English words “hara” meaning hare and “wudu” meaning wood. This suggests that the name originally referred to someone who lived in or near a woodland frequented by hares. Variations of the name include Harward and Hereward. Notable individuals with the surname Harwood include British composer and conductor William Harwood, American author and historian Elizabeth Harwood, and Australian Olympic swimmer Hayley Harwood. The surname Harwood has also been used in popular culture, appearing in various books, movies, and TV shows.