Hayworth

Hayworth is a surname of English origin and also an English place-name element. It is generally considered to be toponymic, derived from Old English elements meaning an enclosed field, hedge, or homestead, with the suffix -worth denoting an estate or dwelling. The name would have described someone from such a place and later passed into family usage. Variants and spellings may occur in historical records, and the name has spread to other countries through migration.

In modern usage, Hayworth is found in English-speaking countries, with a prominent presence in the United States. It is most commonly encountered as a surname, though it has occasionally been adopted as a stage or given name in some families.

Notable people: Rita Hayworth (1918–1987) was an American actress and dancer who became one of the era's top box-office stars. Born Margarita Carmen Cansino in New York City, she adopted the surname Hayworth for her stage career and achieved fame in the 1940s, notably in the film Gilda (1946). Her career and image helped make the name widely recognized in popular culture.