The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Quick answersIs Aylward an Irish name?
Aylward came from the Norse settlers who arrived from the 9th century, founded the port towns and married into Gaelic Ireland. The name reached us through Irish. In Irish the name is Aighleart.
What does the surname Aylward mean?
Aylward (Irish: Aighleart) means “æthel-weard, 'noble guardian'”. Origin: Norse-English.
Where in Ireland is the surname Aylward from?
The historic homeland of the Aylward name is Waterford, Kilkenny. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Aylward?
Aighleart.
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