TheNameDBWigglesworth
TopographicMeaning
An estate or settlement associated with a person named Wigel or Wiggle.
Etymology
From the Old English personal name 'Wigel' or 'Wiggle' combined with 'worth' (enclosure or estate). The surname reflects a specific English place name that became hereditary.
About the Wigglesworth Surname
An English surname derived from a specific place name in northern England. The name has maintained relatively consistent spelling and regional concentration.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly in Yorkshire and surrounding northern regions.
Notable Bearers
Michael Wigglesworth (Puritan poet)