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

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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