GLENTWORTH
Glentworth
Glentworth is a surname of English origin, deriving from a place name. The name is believed to have originated from Glentworth, a village in Lincolnshire, England. The village's name is derived from the Old English words "glene" meaning valley and "worth" meaning an enclosed settlement, indicating that Glentworth may have been a settlement located in a valley.
The surname Glentworth is believed to have been adopted by families whose ancestors hailed from the village or surrounding areas of Glentworth. Over time, the surname has been passed down through generations, becoming a distinctive family name.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Glentworth may have contributed to various fields, including but not limited to, politics, academia, the arts, and business.
Today, the surname Glentworth continues to be borne by individuals around the world, particularly in regions where descendants of English settlers have established communities. The name serves as a reminder of the ancestral roots and the historical significance of the village of Glentworth in Lincolnshire.
There are approximately 182 people named Glentworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Glentworth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Clive
- Daniel
- David
- John
- Joseph
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Emily
- Emma
- Hilary
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Pamela
- Patricia
- Rosemary
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