About Wadsworth
The surname Wadsworth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wad" meaning "ford" and "worth" meaning "enclosure" or "homestead." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Wadsworth can be interpreted as "the homestead or enclosure near the ford." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or owned a homestead or farm located close to a ford, which was a shallow place in a river or stream where it could be crossed on foot or by horse.
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The surname Wadsworth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wadsworth based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Wadsworth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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