Description:
The Hood family name derives from the Old English word hōd, meaning “head” or “chief.” The Hood surname is first recorded in the 12th century, and is thought to derive from the Old Norse word hóðr, meaning “lord.” The Hood surname is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, but is also found in other parts of Europe and the Americas. The Hood surname is also common in Canada and the United States. The Hood surname may be pronounced as hōd or howd, and can be spelled variously including Hood, Howd, Howde, Hod, Hodd, and Hode.
