Shuttleworth (surname)

Shuttleworth is a surname of English origin. It is a locational surname, derived from a place name, likely Shuttleworth in Lancashire, England. The place name itself is believed to be derived from the Old English words "scyttel" (meaning a bar or barrier) and "worth" (meaning an enclosure or homestead), thus possibly referring to a defended enclosure or a place with a barrier or gate.

The surname Shuttleworth has been recorded in England since at least the 14th century. Variations in spelling, such as Shuttlesworth, are also common.

Notable people with the surname Shuttleworth include:

• Mark Shuttleworth: A South African entrepreneur, the founder of Canonical, and the first African in space.