Aylward Genealogy and Aylward Family History Information

The surname Aylward derives from a popular Germanic personal name, found in the Olde English pre 7th Century as "Aethelweard", composed of the elements adal meaning noble, and ward meaning guard (adel vaardare in Swedish). The given names "Aegelward" and "Ailuuard" are found in the Domesday Book of 1086. The surname was first recorded in the early 13th Century. Aylward is not a common surname except in parts of Ireland.

Variations:Ailward, Allward, Aluard

Sources:

• http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/aylward
• http://www.apl.ucl.ac.uk/people/alan_aylward/Aylward_hist.html