Aylward

From either of two Old English personal names, Æþelweard, which is from æþele (“noble”) + weard (“guard”), or Ælfweard, from ælf (“elf”) + weard (“guard”).

Aylward (plural Aylwards)

1. A surname from Old English.

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Aylward is the 14409^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2074 individuals. Aylward is most common among White (95.76%) individuals.

• Hanks, Patrick, editor (2003), “Aylward”, in Dictionary of American Family Names, volume 1, New York City: Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page 74.

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