As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) The same as Beckworth, the farm or place by the brook, from beck, a brook, and worth, a farm.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


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

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