WORRALL
Worrall
Worrall is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Weardheah" which means "Watchful" or "Guardian," combined with "halh" meaning "nook" or "corner." The first recorded instance of the name dates back to the 12th century in the county of Cheshire.
The name Worrall has been found throughout England, with significant concentrations in regions such as Cheshire, Yorkshire, and Staffordshire. Over time, the surname has spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Worrall include:
- Albert Worrall: (1870-1931) English cricketer who played for Lancashire and England.
- John Worrall: (1946–2018) British philosopher of science known for his work on the philosophy of physics.
- Lauren Worrall: British actress known for her performances in various stage productions.
The Worrall surname carries with it a sense of heritage, tradition, and familial connection, linking individuals to their ancestors and the historical roots of the name. Today, the name continues to be passed down through generations, ensuring its legacy in British history and beyond.
There are approximately 9,316 people named Worrall in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,008th most common surname in Britain. Around 143 in a million people in Britain are named Worrall.
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
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Jane
- Jean
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Warall
- Warel
- Warell
- Warila
- Warl
- Warle
- Warole
- Warral
- Warrall
- Warrallo
- Warralow
- Warrel
- Warrell
- Warriloe
- Warrol
- Wearell
- Wehrle
- Wehrli
- Werill
- Werle
- Werrall
- Werrell
- Werrill
- Wharle
- Wheirell
- Wherle
- Wherrall
- Wherrell
- Whorall
- Whorral
- Whorrall
- Whorrell
- Wierel
- Wirell
- Wirrall
- Wirrell
- Woehrle
- Woorall
- Woral
- Worall
- Worel
- Worell
- Worl
- Worle
- Worlie
- Worral
- Worrald
- Worrale
- Worrallo
- Worralls
- Worrals
- Worrel
- Worrell
- Worrelow
- Worrill
- Worrol
- Worroll
- Worrollo
- Wurrell
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