Worthington

Worthington is both a surname and a place name of English origin. As a toponym, it typically refers to an estate, village, or farm associated with a person or family named Worth, with the suffix -ington indicating a settlement or enclosure. The name has longstanding usage in England and was carried to other English-speaking countries through migration.

There are several places named Worthington in the United States. The most prominent include Worthington, Ohio, a city near Columbus, and Worthington, Minnesota, the county seat of Nobles County. Other towns and communities bearing the name exist in various states, and there are Worthingtons in Canada and the United Kingdom as well, along with townships and neighborhoods that carry the name.

Worthington is also a surname. It has been borne by many individuals across fields such as politics, science, and the arts, reflecting its historical roots as a family or place-name. In addition, the name appears in the names of institutions, streets, and geographical features, often indicating historical associations with families or founders named Worthington.

In usage, Worthington may refer to people, places, or entities named after the surname or the historical place-name. For disambiguation, see Worthington (disambiguation).