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England is just England, a small country on the island of Britain.
Americans often use England, Britain, Great Britain, and United Kingdom all interchangeably. However, Britain is the island upon which England stands, along with Wales and Scotland. Great Britain refers to the the island of Britain or to the combined countries of England, Scotland and Wales. United Kingdom refers to the fact that a single king or queen is regent over England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland; the full term is United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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Is it true arcadia was the old name for England?
No. England comes from the old German language term Englaland describing the land where the Angles had moved to. Other names are Albion or Britannica as the Romans named the home of the Britons.
What does the last name Lockwood mean?
It derives from a place name referring to any of several "Lockwoods" in the north of England. The Old English elements of the place name mean "enclosed wood".
What country did the last name williamson originate from?
The surname 'Williamson' originates from England. Its meaning is 'son of William' and originates from old Germanic.
Where did the last name Watson come from?
England
Where did the last name weaver originate?
Cheshire, England.
