Holdsworth Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Holdsworth Name Meaning: Habitational from either of two places called 'Holdsworth' in Yorkshire. Old English byname halda 'bent' & woro 'enclosure'.

The name is of English origin.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Holdsworth Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Holdsworth family

Profession Census Frequency
School 490
Private Means 43
Weaver 41
Cotton Weaver 39
None 33
Coal Miner Hewer 26
Dressmaker 24
Farmer 22
At Home 21
House Keeper 20
Labourer 20
Worsted Spinner 20
Carter 18
General Labourer 18
House Painter 17
Housekeeper 16
At School 16
Charwoman 15
Butcher 14
General Servant (domestic) 14
Clerk 13
Shop Assistant 13
Joiner 13
Errand Boy 12
School Girl 12

Holdsworth Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Holdsworth 100% 33,859
2 Houldsworth 91% 4,232

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The surname Holdsworth is the most popular version of all its varients

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