Hi there, if anyones interested in the origins of the name Southworth it dates back to 13th Century Croft near Warrington in the North West of England, about 25 miles from where I live. Its of Anglo-Saxon origin and a locational name derived from Southworth (with Croft). Recorded as Suthewrthe in the Book of Fees for Lancashire, dated 1212 - the component elements of the name are the Olde English pre 7th Century suth, sud, south, with worth, enclosure, homestead, village. So it translates as Southern Homestead. Why? - Gilbert de Southworth took the name when he was knighted in his service as Falconer to the King. Back then there were two significant Manor Houses in Croft - he resided at the Southern Manor House and so took that as his name. The rest is history and can be read here if youre interested... Cheers, Rod.
Posted on: Sun, 04 Jan 2015 00:04:40 +0000
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