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Origin / History of the Ainsworth Name

The Ainsworth pedigree can be traced to Norman times, with the largest concentration found around Lancashire.  However, there is a small number in and around Hampshire.  Thought to be a habitation name from a place near Manchester, called Ainsworth, which is recorded as 'Hainewrthe', circa 1200 in the Pipe Rolls of Lancashire, and as 'Aynesworth' in the Assize Court Rolls of 1285. The place name is composed of the Olde English pre 7th Century personal name 'Aegen', from 'aegen' meaning own, plus 'worth', a homestead, a small enclosure, such as a fenced-in farm or estate; hence, 'Aegen's homestead'.   Or perhaps from a Saxon name such as Einulf or Einsilf; Einsilf’s farm = Einsilfworth = Ainsworth. 
Variations include: Answorth, Aynesworth, Hansworth and Hainsworth.

Coat of Arms / Crest
A Coat of Arms is bestowed upon individuals, not families.  They are not transferable, but may be handed down and derived by family members.

A Coat of Arms was granted to an Ainsworth family of Spotland, Lancashire, it is red with three silver battleaxes. The Crest is a man at arms in complete armour holding a battleaxe.  The motto 'Spero meliora', meaning 'I hope for better things'.  However, it is unlikely this Coat of Arms or Motto is connected to the Hampshire Ainsworths.

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