Worsley Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Worsley last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Worsley last name
Meaning of the Worsley last name: clearing of Weorc. Worsley is an English surname from Worsley near Salford in Lancashire, from an Old English personal name and leah, "clearing". The Bridgewater Canal began at Worsley in 1761. The last name is common in Lancashire and Yorkshire, and it is found in Australia and North America.
Arms associated with the Worsley name
Heraldry associated with the Worsley surname uses a few strong colours, and each coat of arms has its own blazon.
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Worsley name FAQ
What does the Worsley name mean?
Clearing of Weorc. Common variants include Wolseley, Worsely.
Where does the Worsley surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and New Zealand.
Is there a Worsley coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Worsley coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).