UNSWORTH
Unsworth
Introduction
Unsworth is a surname of English origin. The name Unsworth is believed to have derived from various locations in the United Kingdom, such as Unsworth in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. The surname is primarily found in the north of England.
Etymology
The etymology of the surname Unsworth is thought to be of Old English origin. The name may derive from the Old English elements un meaning "love" and worp meaning "enclosure." Therefore, Unsworth may have indicated a location named after someone's beloved enclosure or farm.
Distribution and Popularity
The Unsworth surname remains relatively uncommon, with the majority of individuals bearing the name being located in the north of England. The name can also be found in other English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, often as a result of migration.
Notable Individuals
- A.S. Unsworth - A fictional character in the works of British author Agatha Christie.
- Barry Unsworth (1930 - 2012) - An English novelist known for his historical fiction works, including "Sacred Hunger," which won the Booker Prize in 1992.
- David Unsworth - A former English footballer who played for various clubs including Everton and West Ham United, and later became a coach.
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
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Typical given names associated with the Unsworth surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christine
- Deborah
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- 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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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Unsworth are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Ginger Nut.
There are approximately 5,927 people named Unsworth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,602nd most common surname in Britain. Around 91 in a million people in Britain are named Unsworth.
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
Famous people named Unsworth
- David Unsworth - Football player from England
- Barry Unsworth - Novelist (1930 to 2012)
- Fran Unsworth - Radio executive
- Cathi Unsworth - Writer
- Laura Unsworth - Field hockey player
- Lee Unsworth - Football player
- Phil Unsworth - Cricketer
- Hilda Unsworth - (1918 to 2015)
- Ron Unsworth - Athletics competitor (1923 to 2008)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.