About Ellsworth
The surname Ellsworth is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ælfweard," meaning "noble guardian" or "noble protector." The name was later anglicized to "Aelfweard" and eventually evolved into Ellsworth. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Ælfweard. The name Ellsworth suggests a noble and protective lineage.
The surname Ellsworth is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ellsworth based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Ellsworth in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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