WOODWORTH
Woodworth
Woodworth is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to medieval times in Britain. The name is of topographical origin, derived from the Old English words "wudu" meaning wood, and "weorth" meaning enclosure or farmstead. It is thought to have been used to describe someone who lived by a wood or worked in the forestry industry.
Notable Individuals:
- George Woodworth (1863–1954): An English-born American psychologist known for his research on mental testing.
- James Woodworth (1804–1869): An English-born American politician and lawyer who served in the Illinois Senate.
Variants: Variants of the Woodworth surname include Woodard, Woodward, and Woodard.
References:
- Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. (2008). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 820 people named Woodworth in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,612th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Woodworth.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Frederick
- James
- John
- Lance
- Mark
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
Female
- Barbara
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Joanne
- Lynne
- Mary
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Penelope
- Rachel
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Stacey
- Susan