WORNHAM
Wornham
Wornham is an English surname deriving from the region of East Sussex in southern England. The surname is of locational origin, denoting a person hailing from the village of Wartling, which is close to the town of Bexhill-on-Sea.
The etymology of the surname reveals an Old English combination of "weard," meaning "guardian" or "watchman," and "ham," signifying a homestead or village. This suggests that the original bearers of the Wornham surname were associated with a role related to guarding or watching over the community.
The earliest recordings of the surname date back to the 16th century in the East Sussex region, specifically in the parish of Wartling. Over time, bearers of the Wornham name have spread across other parts of England and beyond, leading to a diverse dispersal of the surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Wornham have made contributions to various fields, including academia, the arts, and public service, adding to the rich tapestry of British history and culture.
The Wornham surname embodies a connection to a specific geographic area in England and carries with it a sense of heritage and ancestry for those who bear the name today.
There are approximately 208 people named Wornham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Wornham.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- David
- Jason
- John
- Justin
- Leslie
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Claire
- Deborah
- Donna
- Janet
- Julie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Shirley