TheNameDBHigworth
TopographicMeaning
A person from Higworth, a place name meaning 'high enclosure' or 'high farmstead'.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'hēah' (high) and 'worth' (enclosure or farmstead), referring to an elevated settlement. Higworth is a real place in Wiltshire, England, from which the surname derives.
About the Higworth Surname
An English locative surname derived from Higworth in Wiltshire, a settlement name indicating an elevated farmstead or enclosure. The surname reflects the medieval practice of deriving family names from specific geographical locations.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly in Wiltshire and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown