Ainsworth History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Ainsworth first arose amongst the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is derived from their having lived in the area of Ainsworth in the parish of Middleton. Some instances, generally the Hainsworth spelling, come from Hainworth in West Yorkshire, derived in turn from an Old English personal name Hagena; while other instances of the name came from Ainsworth in the parish of Middleton, in Lancashire, from the Old English personal name Ægen.

Early Origins of the Ainsworth family

The surname Ainsworth was first found in Greater Manchester at Ainsworth, a small village and now a suburb within Radcliffe, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bury. Historically part of Lancashire, the place name is derived from Haineswrthe which dates back to c. 1200. 1

"The family of Aynesworth, located here, was of considerable antiquity, and is mentioned in the reigns of Edward III and Richard II, at which latter time John de Aynesworth was of Pleasington, in Blackburn parish." 2 The village is also called Cockey-Moor.

Early History of the Ainsworth family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ainsworth research. Another 54 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1523, 1554, 1560, 1571, 1622, 1660, 1743 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Ainsworth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ainsworth Spelling Variations

One relatively recent invention that did much to standardize English spelling was the printing press. However, before its invention even the most literate people recorded their names according to sound rather than spelling. The spelling variations under which the name Ainsworth has appeared include Ainsworth, Ainsworthy, Aynsworth, Answorth and others.

Early Notables of the Ainsworth family

Notables of the family at this time include

Ainsworth Ranking

In the United States, the name Ainsworth is the 2,976th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 4


Ainsworth migration to the United States +

At this time, the shores of the New World beckoned many English families that felt that the social climate in England was oppressive and lacked opportunity for change. Thousands left England at great expense in ships that were overcrowded and full of disease. A great portion of these settlers never survived the journey and even a greater number arrived sick, starving, and without a penny. The survivors, however, were often greeted with greater opportunity than they could have experienced back home. These English settlers made significant contributions to those colonies that would eventually become the United States and Canada. An examination of early immigration records and passenger ship lists revealed that people bearing the name Ainsworth arrived in North America very early:

Ainsworth Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Ainsworth Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Ainsworth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Ainsworth Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ainsworth migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ainsworth Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
Ainsworth Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Ainsworth migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Ainsworth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Ainsworth migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Ainsworth Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Ainsworth (post 1700) +


The Ainsworth Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Spero meliora
Motto Translation: I hope for better things.


Suggested Readings for the name Ainsworth +
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