BEARDSWORTH
Beardsworth
Beardsworth is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational in nature. The name likely originates from the region of Lancashire, in the north-west of England. The first component of the name, "beard," may refer to a place near a hill or a bank, possibly denoting someone living by such a geographical feature. The second component, "worth," often indicates an enclosure or an estate, suggesting a possible connection to land ownership or settlement.
Historically, individuals bearing the surname Beardsworth have been found in Lancashire and its surrounding areas. The name's distribution and prevalence indicate its localised roots within the region. Over time, various branches of the Beardsworth family may have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, as is common with many English surnames.
As with many surnames, Beardsworth may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, influenced by regional accents, dialects, and recording practices. Variants of the name may include, but are not limited to, Beardsworth, Beardsword, and Berdesworth.
Today, individuals carrying the surname Beardsworth can be found scattered across different parts of the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. The name retains its historical associations with Lancashire and may still hold significance for those seeking to trace their familial connections to this region of England.
There are approximately 731 people named Beardsworth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,371st most common surname in Britain. Around 11 in a million people in Britain are named Beardsworth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Ben
- Charles
- Colin
- Darren
- David
- Gary
- James
- John
- Marc
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
Female
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Julie
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Susan