English: of uncertain origin. Many hypotheses have been put forward
as to its origin. The most plausible is that a habitational name from
Essworthy (pronounced Essery locally), near Hatherleigh,
Devon. Compare Ussery and Esworthy.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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