WESTWORTH
Westworth
Westworth is a surname of English origin, believed to be locational in nature, derived from the place name Westworth, which may have denoted a settlement located to the west or a site associated with a personal name "Weard." The suffix "-worth" often implies an enclosure or homestead, suggesting that Westworth could mean "west homestead" or similar.
Historically, the Westworth surname is most commonly found in the northern counties of England, particularly Lancashire and Yorkshire. Like many English surnames, Westworth may have evolved from a variety of sources over time, and different branches of the family could have adopted the name for different reasons.
Individuals bearing the Westworth surname may have diverse family histories and ancestral connections, reflecting the rich tapestry of British society. The surname's presence across different regions of the United Kingdom and its variations in spellings and forms make it a subject of interest for genealogists and historians alike.
There are approximately 265 people named Westworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Westworth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Ct
- David
- Gavin
- Ian
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Scott
Female
- Janet
- Joanne
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
- Toni