KILLINGSWORTH
Killingsworth
Killingsworth is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of locational origin, derived from the Old English word 'cild', meaning child, followed by 'ing' which denotes association or connection and 'worth' which signifies an enclosure or settlement.
The Killingsworth surname is believed to have originated in various places across England, such as Killingworth in Northumberland. The name may have been given to individuals to signify their association with a particular place or settlement.
Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Killingsworth have been found in various records, indicating that the name has been passed down through generations. Like many surnames, Killingsworth may have undergone variations in spelling over time due to factors such as regional dialects and illiteracy amongst record-keepers.
Today, individuals with the surname Killingsworth can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and societal changes. The surname carries with it a sense of history and ancestral connections, linking individuals to their roots in British history.
There are approximately 163 people named Killingsworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Killingsworth.
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
- Eddie
- Geoffrey
- John
- Joseph
- Malcolm
- Marcus
- Michael
- Paul
- Philip
- Robert
- Roy
- Stephen
Female
- Emma
- Fiona
- Jean
- Joyce
- Kathleen
- Kerry
- Loretta
- Nichola
- Nicole
- Phyllis
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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