ELLINGWORTH
Ellingworth
Ellingworth is a surname of English origin that is derived from a place name. The name is believed to have been taken from the village of Ellingworth in Northamptonshire, which in turn was named after an Old English personal name, perhaps "Ægel" or "Aella," combined with "worth," meaning an enclosed settlement.
The surname Ellingworth is considered to be locational, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from Ellingworth or a similar-sounding place. Like many surnames, Ellingworth may have evolved over time through various spellings and pronunciations.
The earliest recorded instance of the Ellingworth surname dates back to the 13th century in the historical records of England. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Ellingworth have been found throughout various regions of England, particularly in areas where the name's place of origin or its variations are located.
Ellingworth is a relatively uncommon surname but has preserved its heritage as a toponymic name linked to the village from which it originated. As with many British surnames, the Ellingworth name carries with it a sense of connection to a specific geographic location and a shared ancestry among those who bear it.
There are approximately 279 people named Ellingworth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Ellingworth.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- David
- Duncan
- George
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Roger
- Simon
- Stuart
Female
- Caroline
- Claire
- Evelyn
- Jacqueline
- Jane
- Joanne
- Katie
- Nicola
- Sarah
- Shirley
Similar and related surnames
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