Hepworth Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Hepworth last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Hepworth last name
Meaning of the Hepworth last name: "enclosure with rose hips". Hepworth is an English surname from Hepworth near Holmfirth in West Yorkshire, from Old English hēope, "rose hip", or a personal name, and worth, "enclosure". The last name is common in Yorkshire. Wakefield-born sculptor Barbara Hepworth made it famous in modern art.
Arms associated with the Hepworth name
In English heraldry a coat of arms belonged to one person, so Hepworth lines used their own versions.
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Hepworth name FAQ
What does the Hepworth name mean?
"enclosure with rose hips". Common variants include Hepworthe, Hepworths.
Where does the Hepworth surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Hepworth coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Hepworth coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).