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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Elli's estate (an English place-name surname)
- Origin
- English (surname/place name, variant of Elsworth)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- ELZ-wurth
Ellsworth is an English place-name surname that means "Elli's estate." It's a variant of Elsworth, so you may come across both spellings as you research. If you like a name whose meaning is easy to say out loud, this one has a clear, concrete answer.
Meaning & Origin of Ellsworth
Meaning: Elli's estate (an English place-name surname).
Origin: English (surname/place name, variant of Elsworth).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ellsworth
ELZ-wurthIPA /ˈɛlzwərθ/
Popularity of Ellsworth
Ellsworth peaked at #296 in 1895, when 37 babies were given the name. By 2020 it had slipped to #7155, with 11 babies that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Ellsworth mean?
Elli’s estate (an English place-name surname). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ellsworth?
Ellsworth is pronounced ELZ-wurth (IPA: /ˈɛlzwərθ/).
Is Ellsworth a popular name right now?
Ellsworth peaked at #296 in 1895 and is ranked #7155 as of 2020. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2020.)
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