ECCLESHALL
Eccleshall
Eccleshall is a surname of English origin, primarily found in the West Midlands region of England. The name is locational in nature, derived from the village of Eccleshall in Staffordshire, which itself means "the nook of land where the church stands".
The Eccleshall family is believed to have ancient roots, dating back to medieval times. The surname was used to identify individuals who hailed from or were associated with Eccleshall. Over the centuries, bearers of the Eccleshall surname have been recorded in various historical documents, indicating the presence of the family in different parts of England.
Notable individuals bearing the Eccleshall surname have made contributions to various fields, such as academia, the arts, and public service. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to its geographical and historical origins.
In modern times, the Eccleshall surname can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world due to migration and globalisation. It retains a sense of heritage and identity for those who bear it, serving as a reminder of the family's ancestral connections to the village of Eccleshall and the wider English landscape.
There are approximately 278 people named Eccleshall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Eccleshall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Geoffrey
- John
- Lew
- Mark
- Michael
- Neil
- Richard
- Simon
- Steve
- Terence
- Thomas
- Tim
Female
- Charlotte
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Faye
- Jill
- Joanne
- Linda
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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