Edworthy

Edworthy is a surname of Old English origin, which means "Edward's farmstead" or "Edward's enclosure". The name is a toponymic surname, derived from the place where the original bearer of the surname lived or worked.

The earliest records of the Edworthy surname in England date back to the 13th century, where the name was predominantly found in the southwest region of the country, particularly in the counties of Devon and Cornwall. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond through migration and descendants of those who bore the name.

Notable individuals with the surname Edworthy include former professional footballer Marc Edworthy, who had a successful career playing for clubs such as Crystal Palace, Norwich City, and Coventry City.

The Edworthy surname continues to be borne by families in various parts of the United Kingdom and remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames with its historical and linguistic significance.

There are approximately 656 people named Edworthy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Edworthy.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Gary
  • Jason
  • Lee
  • Mark
  • Martin
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • William

Female

  • Amanda
  • Angela
  • Christine
  • Elizabeth
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Patricia
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susan
  • Tanya

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