ACWORTH
Acworth
Acworth is a surname of English origin, deriving from a habitational name for individuals who hailed from either the village of Acworth in West Yorkshire or the hamlet of Acworth in the county of Berkshire.
The name Acworth is believed to have Old English roots, with "acc" meaning "oak" and "worth" indicating an enclosed settlement or farmstead. As a result, Acworth may have originally denoted a settlement situated near oak trees.
Early records of the Acworth surname date back to the 13th century in Yorkshire, where individuals bearing this name were recorded in local documents. Over time, the surname spread to other parts of England, and today it can be found in various regions of the country.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Acworth include Frederick Acworth, a Victorian clergyman and writer, known for his historical and religious publications.
The Acworth surname continues to be present in England and in other parts of the world where individuals of British descent have settled. It remains a reminder of the rich history of English surnames and their origins in specific locations or characteristics.
There are approximately 128 people named Acworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Acworth.