[Surname] Re: Etymology of surname Hood
in reply to a message by Hood
I think it refers to the phrase "of the hood". As in, like Robin Hood; they first called him Robin of the Hood, and eventually it was shortened to Robin Hood. I hope this helps.
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Etymology of surname Hood  ·  Hood  ·  3/29/2006, 4:21 PM
Re: Etymology of surname Hood  ·  Andrew  ·  5/6/2006, 9:47 AM
Re: Etymology of surname Hood  ·  Kae Kae  ·  4/24/2006, 3:23 PM
Re: Etymology of surname Hood  ·  Mar  ·  3/30/2006, 11:16 AM