About Ewbank
The surname Ewbank is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "ēowu" meaning "yew tree" and "banc" meaning "bank" or "hillside." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or on a hillside where yew trees grew. The yew tree was highly valued in ancient times for its wood, which was used to make longbows. Therefore, the surname Ewbank likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a yew tree bank or hillside.
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