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Aykroyd

Aykroyd is an English surname meaning “dweller of the oak-clearing”. It is said to have originated in Yorkshire. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Dan Aykroyd (born 1952), Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter and musician; brother of Peter
  • Harold Ackroyd VC MC (1877–1917), soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross
  • James P. Aykroyd (1810−1835), early American composer, music teacher, musician
  • Peter Aykroyd (1955−2021), Canadian comedian, actor, screenwriter and musician; brother of Dan
  • William Aykroyd, 1st Baronet OStJ (1865−1947), English woollen and carpet manufacturer
  • Tabitha "Tabby" Aykroyd (c.1771–1855), domestic servant and lifelong friend of the Brontë family

References

References

  1. (27 February 2006). "A Dictionary of English Surnames". Routledge.
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