WORTON
Worton
Origin and Meaning
Worton is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is locational, deriving from the placename Worton, which can be found in various parts of England. The placename itself is believed to have originated from Old English words 'worf' meaning 'enclosure' and 'tun' meaning 'settlement' or 'village'. Therefore, Worton can be interpreted to mean 'settlement by the enclosure'.
Distribution and Variant Spellings
The surname Worton has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Worton, Warten, Warton, and Wartone. The name is primarily concentrated in the counties of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Wiltshire in England.
Notable People
Over the course of history, several individuals bearing the surname Worton have achieved prominence in their respective fields. One such notable individual is Albert Worton, a renowned poet and playwright in the 19th century known for his works focusing on rural life in England.
There are approximately 1,651 people named Worton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,945th most common surname in Britain. Around 25 in a million people in Britain are named Worton.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- Gary
- Graham
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Susan