EARL
Earl
Definition Earl is a hereditary British surname of Old English origin, derived from the title "Earl" which means a noble or a leader. The surname is usually of toponymic origin, referring to someone who lived near an earl's residence or estate.
History The surname Earl was first found in the counties of Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Norfolk in England. The earliest recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century.
Variants Variants of the surname Earl include Earle, Earles, and Earll.
Notable People Notable individuals bearing the surname Earl include:
- John Earl (1784–1848), British architect
- David Earl (born 1972), British comedian and actor
- Sir John Earl (1923–1982), British diplomat
References
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 8,163 people named Earl in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,155th most common surname in Britain. Around 125 in a million people in Britain are named Earl.
Surname type: Status name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jacqueline
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan