What sort of a name is "Windass"?

This is a question that's been popping up quite frequently in Corrieblog comments recently, ever since the Windass family first appeared in Coronation Street.

And the answer is - the name Windass originates in Yorkshire and Humberside. 161 Windasses appeared on the UK electoral register in 1998, so it's not a common name, but you're most likely to come across a Windass in the York area.

Other notable Windasses include Hull City footballer Dean Windass and playwright Dave Windass.