EPWORTH
Epworth
Epworth is an English surname with roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is of habitational origin, derived from the Old English word "eoppa", meaning "tree sapling or previously cleared land", and "worth", which refers to an enclosure or homestead.
The name Epworth is strongly associated with the village of Epworth in Lincolnshire, England, which is most famous for being the birthplace of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, and his brother Charles Wesley, a renowned hymn writer. The Wesley family's ancestral home was the Epworth Rectory in Epworth, which played a significant role in the history of Methodism.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Epworth have been found across various regions of England, especially in areas where Methodist influences have been prominent. Today, the surname remains relatively rare but continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its historical significance and connection to the Wesley family and the village of Epworth.
There are approximately 99 people named Epworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Epworth.
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