The name Ackword is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the area that was referred to as Hackworth. The surname Ackword is derived from two words; Hack, the Scandinavian personal name and worth which is the Anglo-Saxon word which means a homestead or farm.
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Early Origins of the Ackword family
The surname Ackword was first found in Devon, where they became one of the noted west country families.
Early History of the Ackword family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ackword research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1273, 1379, 1553, 1555, 1562, 1570, 1573, 1576 and 1578 are included under the topic Early Ackword History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Ackword Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Ackword are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Ackword include: Hackworth, Hakeworth, Hackwith, Hacworth, Hackworthy, Ackworth, Acworth and many more.
Early Notables of the Ackword family
George Acworth, (d. 1578) English civilian and divine, educated at Peterhouse, Cambridge. He was admitted a fellow of his college 26 Jan. 1553, and graduated M.A. in 1555. "He was admitted an advocate in 1562, and created LL.D. of Cambridge in the following year. Dr. Acworth was chancellor and vicar-general to Horne, bishop of... Another 54 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Ackword Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Ackword family
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Ackword or a variant listed above: Charles Ackworth, who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1769.
