EAGLESHAM
Eaglesham
Eaglesham is a Scottish surname of toponymic origin, derived from the village of Eaglesham in East Renfrewshire, Scotland. The name signifies "home of eagles" with 'ham' referring to a homestead or village.
History
The Eaglesham surname can be traced back to the early Middle Ages when residents of the village adopted the name to identify their origin. The village of Eaglesham has a rich history, with records dating back to the 13th century. The surname Eaglesham spread beyond the village as families moved to other areas of Scotland and beyond.
Notable Individuals
1. John Eaglesham (1809-1892)
An English industrialist and philanthropist known for his contributions to the development of the steel industry in England during the Industrial Revolution.
2. Margaret Eaglesham (b. 1955)
A prominent Scottish artist known for her landscape paintings influenced by the natural beauty of Scotland.
Variants
Variants of the Eaglesham surname include Eaglesame, Egelesham, and Eglesham.
References
- Mac an TÃ illeir, Iain, "Scottish Surnames," Scottish Government, 2003.
- Black, George F., The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History, New York Public Library, 1946.
Typical given names associated with the Eaglesham surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Colin
- Craig
- David
- Gordon
- James
- John
- Jon
- Jonathan
- Ken
- Mark
- Robert
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Alison
- Anne
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Julie
- Laura
- Margaret
- Mary
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 508 people named Eaglesham in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Eaglesham.
Famous people named Eaglesham
- Graeme Eaglesham - Scottish football player
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.