HOLLINGWORTH
Also recorded as Holling Worth
Hollingworth
Hollingworth is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, believed to have originated from a place name in Derbyshire. The name is derived from Old English, with 'Holling' thought to mean 'holly tree' and 'worth' meaning 'enclosure' or 'homestead'. The surname is classified as a toponymic surname, which indicates a person’s link to a specific locality.
The first recorded instance of the surname Hollingworth dates back to the 13th century in Derbyshire, England. The name has since spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and worldwide through migration and settlement.
Individuals with the surname Hollingworth have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, literature, and politics. The name is also seen in the American context due to British migration to the United States over the centuries.
In contemporary society, the surname Hollingworth continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and the wider English-speaking world, maintaining a connection to its historical roots in Derbyshire. The name serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and cultural tapestry of the British Isles.
There are approximately 3,665 people named Hollingworth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,524th most common surname in Britain. Around 56 in a million people in Britain are named Hollingworth.
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
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Claire
- Emma
- Jane
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
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