Aldworth

Aldworth is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that can be traced back to the English village of Aldworth in Berkshire. The name derives from the Old English words "ald," meaning old, and "worth," meaning enclosure or farm, indicating a place where elder trees grew.

The earliest recorded instances of the Aldworth surname date back to the medieval period in Berkshire, indicating that the family has longstanding roots in the region. Over the centuries, branches of the Aldworth family spread to other parts of England, including Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Aldworth include Sir Richard Aldworth, an English politician and Lord Mayor of London in the early 17th century, and Thomas Aldworth, an English footballer who played in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Today, the Aldworth surname can be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and across the globe, carried by individuals whose ancestors were associated with the historic village of Aldworth or who adopted the name for other reasons.

In conclusion, the Aldworth surname is a testament to England's rich heritage and the enduring nature of family names that continue to resonate through the generations.

There are approximately 640 people named Aldworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Aldworth.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Christopher
  • Darren
  • David
  • Ian
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Raymond
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • William

Female

  • Angie
  • Ann
  • Christine
  • Eileen
  • Elizabeth
  • Emma
  • June
  • Karen
  • Lucy
  • Michelle
  • Patricia
  • Susan
  • Valerie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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