The Kenworthy Family History

What Does the Kenworthy Surname Mean? Historical Origins Explained

The surname Kenworthy finds its roots in the Old English words 'cena' and 'wordig,' which denote an enclosure. The majority of individuals bearing the Kenworthy surname can trace their origins to Cheshire, England. Variants of this name include Kinworthy, Kenway, Kenwell, Kenwood, and Kenward. During the 1810s and 1820s, several Kenworthy families migrated to New York and Pennsylvania. Today, the largest populations of those with the Kenworthy surname reside in Indiana, California, Washington state, and Pennsylvania. Notable individuals with this surname include Anthony David 'Tony' Kenworthy, a professional footballer from England; Michael Kenworthy, an American actor; Richard Lee 'Dick' Kenworthy, a professional baseball player in the United States; Duncan Kenworthy, a producer in British film and television; and William Jennings Kenworthy, who played professional baseball in America from 1912 to 1917.