ILLINGWORTH
Illingworth
Illingworth is a surname of English origin. It is derived from a place name, specifically the village of Illingworth in West Yorkshire, England. The name is believed to mean "homestead on the hill belonging to a man called Il(a)".
History
The surname Illingworth has ancient roots, dating back to medieval times in Yorkshire. It is thought that families living in the Illingworth area adopted the name as a way to identify themselves with their ancestral home. Over the centuries, the surname spread throughout England as people moved and settled in different regions.
Notable People
- Arthur Illingworth (1870-1953) - British chemist known for his work on the extraction of nitrogen from the atmosphere.
- Don Illingworth (b. 1948) - English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
- Jane Illingworth - Modern British artist known for her abstract paintings.
Trivia
- The Illingworth family motto is 'Spes immota manet' which translates to 'Hope remains unshaken' in English.
The surname Illingworth continues to be found across the UK and in various parts of the world where British descendants have settled. It remains a link to the history and heritage of the Illingworth village and its surroundings in Yorkshire.
There are approximately 4,138 people named Illingworth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,254th most common surname in Britain. Around 64 in a million people in Britain are named Illingworth.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Andrea
- Barbara
- Claire
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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