Ellsworth (surname)


Ellsworth is a surname, originating in England prior to or around the 11th Century A.D. in the Cambridgeshire area. The name comes from Elsworth, from the place-name which in turn was derived from the Old English name "Eli" and "worth", an Old English word for farm or homestead. The original spelling was Aylesworth. Many spelling variants are known to exist, including Ellesworth, Elsworth, Ellsworth, Elisworth, Ellisworth, Ellsworthy, Aylesworth, Aylsworth, etc. Ellsworth is by far the most common Americanized / "standard" spelling.

Migration from Europe

Records show a number of emigrants to the new world in the 17th century such as:
Notable people with the surname include:
It has also become a first name and a place name in the United States such as Ellsworth Air Force Base, Ellsworth, South Dakota Ellsworth, Maine, Ellsworth, Kansas, etc.