Elworthy

Elworthy Meaning & Origin

About Elworthy
The surname Elworthy is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "ælf" meaning "elf" and "wyrð" meaning "worthy" or "dignified." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered noble or of high status, possibly with a connection to elves or supernatural beings. Over time, the surname Elworthy has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elworthy: 155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113,155
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Ranking information for the surname Elworthy is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALR0
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E40630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L W ER0 DH IY0
🌐 IPA
/elworthy*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALR0', 'ALRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E463

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elworthy in Braille

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

The name Elworthy in braille

How to sign the name Elworthy using Sign Language

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

The name Elworthy in sign language

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