HACKWORTH
Hackworth
Hackworth is an English surname of locational origin deriving from various places with names like "Hackworth" or "Hackforth" in Yorkshire and Durham counties. The name is thought to have originated from the Old Norse personal name "Hakk" and the Old English word "worth," meaning an enclosure or settlement. The surname Hackworth is primarily found in northern England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Durham.
The first recorded instance of the Hackworth surname dates back to the early 13th century in Yorkshire. The name has been associated with various notable individuals throughout British history. One of the most prominent figures with the surname was Timothy Hackworth (1786-1850), a pioneering steam locomotive engineer who played a crucial role in the development of railways during the Industrial Revolution.
The Hackworth surname has endured over the centuries and remains a part of British heritage. Today, individuals with the surname can be found not only in the United Kingdom but also across the globe, particularly in countries with historical connections to the British Empire.
There are approximately 218 people named Hackworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Hackworth.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Christopher
- Colin
- George
- James
- John
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Scott
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anne
- Elizabeth
- Georgina
- Jacqueline
- Jeniffer
- Joan
- Margaret
- Mary
- Norma
- Pamela
- Paula
- Sarah
- Susan
- Suzanne
Similar and related surnames
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