EDDLESTON
Eddleston
Eddleston is a surname of British origin, notably found in England and Scotland. The surname is a habitation name, derived from the name of the village of Eddleston in the Scottish Borders region. The village's name is believed to have originated from a combination of the Old English personal name "Eadwulf" and the Old English word "tūn," meaning settlement or village.
The earliest recordings of the surname Eddleston date back to the 16th century in the parish records of Scotland. Over the centuries, descendants of the Eddleston family have spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Famous individuals bearing the surname Eddleston include notable figures in various fields such as academics, arts, and business. The surname carries with it a sense of tradition and a connection to the historical roots of the British Isles.
Today, the surname Eddleston continues to be borne by families across the United Kingdom and beyond, reflecting the enduring legacy of this ancient and distinguished name.
There are approximately 871 people named Eddleston in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,215th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Eddleston.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Barry
- Craig
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
- Thomas
Female
- Carol
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Frances
- Jane
- Janet
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah