Woods is a popular English and Irish surname derived from the Old English word “wudu,” meaning forest or woods. It was likely first used to describe someone who lived or worked in a wooded area. The name has been borne by many notable individuals, including golfer Tiger Woods and actress Natalie Wood. Variations of the name include Wood, Woodward, and Woodman. Today, Woods is the 54th most common surname in the United States, with over 600,000 individuals bearing the name.
