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Etymology of Worsop

What does the name Worsop mean?

The Worsop surname is thought to be a habitational or local name, taken on from the name of the town of Market Warsop, Nottinghamshire, England, recorded in the Domesday Book as "Wareshope," and thought to derive from the Old English name "Woer" and "hop," meaning an enclosed valley. 1 2

Alternatively the name could have originated in Worksop, Northumberland. 3

Early Origins of the Worsop family

The surname Worsop was first found in the Domesday Book of 1086 where the surname is descended from the tenant of the lands of Warsop, held by Roger de Bully or Buslei, a Norman Baron who held the estates. He claimed descent from Bully in Neufchatel, France.

The first record of the family in early rolls was that of Badelota de Wirkeshop who was listed in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1205. Later, John Wursop was found in the Assize Rolls for London in 1429. 3

Early History of the Worsop family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Worsop research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1397, 1406 and 1407 are included under the topic Early Worsop History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Worsop Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Warsop, Warsap, Warshop, Washop, Warshopp, Washup, Washopp, Worsnop and many more.

Early Notables of the Worsop family

  • Richard Worsop (fl. 1406-1407), of Lincoln, an English politician, Member of the Parliament of England for Lincoln in 1406 and 1407

Worsop migration to the United States +



Worsop Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • J. Worsop, aged 5, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Western World" in 1853 4
  • A. Worsop, aged 32, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Western World" in 1853 4
  • H. Worsop, aged 2, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Western World" in 1853 4
  • W. Worsop, aged 9, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Western World" in 1853 4

Worsop migration to Australia +

Worsop Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century
  • Mr. J. Worsop, aged 25, British settler who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Willochra" in 1914 5
  1. Mills, A.D., Dictionary of English Place-Names. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-19-869156-4)
  2. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
  3. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  4. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  5. Public Record Office Victoria retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://prov.vic.gov.au/

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