Aylward

Aylward Meaning & Origin

About Aylward
The surname Aylward is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Æthelweard," which means "noble guardian." It is a combination of the elements "æthel," meaning "noble," and "weard," meaning "guardian" or "protector." Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Aylward, Ailward, and Elward. The surname Aylward signifies a person who was seen as a noble protector or guardian in medieval England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Aylward is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Aylward: 2,074
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14409
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Aylward based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

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ALRT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A04063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 L W ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈeɪlwərd/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A463

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aylward in Braille

Here's how to represent Aylward in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Aylward in braille

How to sign the name Aylward using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Aylward using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Aylward in sign language

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