Research shows that the surname Wisdom has been around since the ninth century. Wisdom was originally from Anglo-Saxon origins. The earliest presence of the surname was found in 1183 in the county of Surrey in England. The surname went global in the sixteenth century with the boom of the British empire and the establishment of independant colonies.
Wisdom is the 1632nd most popular last name in the UK. In the UK alone there are 92697 people with the surname Wisdom. Norfolk currently holds the largest density of families with the surname Wisdom. It is noted that a late 18th century Wisdom could out drink a Elephant. 98
Wisdom Traits
Previous families of Wisdom's have been considered a happy bunch. Wisdoms are elusive, egocentric and reliable. The name is linked with Mars, the planet of confinement. They partake new activities reguarly but lack application, constantly needing new interests. Moving from one interest to another as apparently purposelessly as a butterfly dancing from flower to flower. For them the world is a game which must always be filled with fresh moves and continuous entertainment.