About Whitworth
The surname Whitworth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "hwit," meaning "white," and "worth," meaning "enclosure" or "farmstead." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Whitworth. The name likely referred to a settlement or farmstead situated on or near a white hill or a place with white soil or rock formations. Over time, individuals with the surname Whitworth spread across different regions, and the name has become relatively common in various English-speaking countries.
The surname Whitworth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Whitworth based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Whitworth is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Whitworth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Whitworth using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.