Southworth

Southworth is a British surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. It is a locational surname derived from the village of Southworth in Lancashire, England. The name is believed to mean "south enclosure", indicating its geographical location to the south of a town or area.

The Southworth surname has been recorded in England since medieval times, with the first mentions dating back to the 12th century. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as individuals bearing the surname migrated and settled in different regions.

Notable individuals with the surname Southworth include English professional footballer James Southworth, and American actress Elizabeth Southworth.

The Southworth surname retains its historical significance and continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and lineage of the families that bear it.

There are approximately 2,078 people named Southworth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,077th most common surname in Britain. Around 32 in a million people in Britain are named Southworth.

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

  • Anthony
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Robert
  • Thomas

Female

  • Amanda
  • Catherine
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Gillian
  • Janet
  • Jean
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Michelle
  • Rebecca
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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