LANGWORTHY
Langworthy
Langworthy is a surname of English origin. It derived from a habitational name of places called Langworthy in Greater Manchester and Somerset. The name possibly originated from the Old English words "lang", meaning long, and "wurth", meaning enclosure or settlement.
The Langworthy surname is likely to have been used to describe someone who belonged to or lived near one of these places. Over time, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the Langworthy surname have made contributions in various fields such as academia, the arts, business, and politics. The surname holds historical significance in British genealogy and is an integral part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
Today, individuals with the surname Langworthy can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world, contributing to the legacy of this ancient family name.
There are approximately 362 people named Langworthy in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Langworthy.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Ian
- Jeremy
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Scott
- Simon
Female
- Angela
- Claire
- Clare
- Helen
- Jackie
- Jennifer
- Joan
- Joanne
- Julie
- Laurel
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
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