Renwick Name Meaning

The name Renwick is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hrafn" meaning "raven" and "wic" meaning "settlement" or "dwelling place." Renwick is a surname that was originally given to someone who lived near or in a place called Renwick.

As for famous personalities with the name Renwick, one notable figure is Sir Robert Renwick (1887–1967), a British colonial administrator who served as a governor in various regions of the British Empire, including Kenya and Nyasaland (now Malawi). He was also involved in the political negotiations leading to the independence of Malawi.