Worthen

Worthen Meaning & Origin

About Worthen
The surname Worthen is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "worthig," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement," combined with the suffix "-en," indicating a place of. Therefore, the surname Worthen likely originated as a locational name for someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement or enclosure. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Worthin, Worthan, or Worthon.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Worthen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Worthen: 4,197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,888
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Worthen based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AR0N
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W06305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W ER1 TH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwΙ™rΞΈΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AR0N', 'FRTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W635

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Worthen in Braille

Here's how to represent Worthen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Worthen in braille

How to sign the name Worthen using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Worthen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Worthen in sign language

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