Eccles

Eccles is a surname of English origin, derived from the habitational name for individuals from various places in England named Eccles. The name Eccles is derived from the Old English word "eccles", meaning church. It is believed to have originated in Lancashire or Yorkshire, where there are several villages and parishes named Eccles.

The Eccles surname has been traced back to the 12th century in England. Variants of the name include Eckles, Echols, and Eccleston.

Notable individuals with the surname Eccles include John Eccles (1668–1735), an English composer, and Sir William Henry Bragg Eccles (1907–1999), an Australian neurophysiologist.

The name Eccles continues to be found predominantly in England, particularly in the northern regions, as well as in other English-speaking countries such as Australia and Canada. The Eccles surname is a testament to the rich history and heritage of families associated with this name.

There are approximately 7,437 people named Eccles in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,259th most common surname in Britain. Around 114 in a million people in Britain are named Eccles.

Surname type: Location or geographical feature

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
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Christine
  • Diane
  • Elizabeth
  • Helen
  • Jacqueline
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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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