PAPWORTH
Papworth
Papworth is an English surname originating from the village of Papworth Everard in Cambridgeshire. The name is of Old English origin, derived from the personal name Pæppa, which means "peacock," and worth, meaning "enclosure" or "homestead." The name likely originally referred to someone who lived near a peacock enclosure or homestead.
The Papworth surname is found predominantly in the eastern counties of England, particularly in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. Variants of the surname may include Papeworth and Papeworthe.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Papworth include John Papworth, an architect and planner known for his work on social housing projects in the 19th century.
The Papworth name carries a sense of heritage and connectedness to the rural landscapes of England, reflecting a history of settlement and community ties in the region.
There are approximately 2,615 people named Papworth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,403rd most common surname in Britain. Around 40 in a million people in Britain are named Papworth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Bruce
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steve
Female
- Ann
- Cg
- Claire
- Emma
- Jean
- Karen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan