WHORLOW
Whorlow
Whorlow is a surname of Bristish origin, with historical roots in the county of Yorkshire. The name is believed to be of Anglo-Saxon derivation, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the medieval era. The name "Whorlow" is thought to have been derived from a combination of "Whore," an Old English word for a lewd person or a promiscuous individual, and "Low," which may have referred to a small hill or a tumulus.
The Whorlow family is known to have been prominent in Yorkshire, particularly in the areas around Halifax and Wakefield. Over the centuries, branches of the Whorlow family have spread to different parts of the UK and beyond, contributing to the diaspora of the name.
Individuals bearing the surname Whorlow may be found in various professions and walks of life. The name has likely undergone variations in spelling over time due to factors such as regional accents, dialects, and the vagaries of record-keeping.
Today, the surname Whorlow continues to be borne by individuals both in the UK and abroad, serving as a link to a rich historical and cultural legacy rooted in the British Isles.
There are approximately 224 people named Whorlow in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Whorlow.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- Derek
- John
- Mark
- Richard
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Gail
- Gemma
- Jean
- Jodi
- Kate
- Louise
- Mary
- Rosemary
- Sarah