EGERTON
Egerton
Egerton is a distinguished British surname that originates from the Cheshire region of England. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Ecgheard," which means "blade-strong." Over the centuries, the Egerton surname has been prominently associated with the county of Cheshire, where the family held estates and played significant roles in local governance.
The most notable branch of the Egerton family is the Egerton family of Tatton, who gained prominence during the Tudor and Stuart periods. Sir Thomas Egerton, 1st Viscount Brackley, was a prominent statesman and Lord Keeper of the Great Seal of England under Queen Elizabeth I. The family continued to rise in power and influence, with subsequent generations holding titles such as the Earl of Wilton and the Duke of Sutherland.
The Egerton surname is also associated with Tatton Park, a historic estate in Cheshire that has been the ancestral home of the Egerton family since the late 16th century. Tatton Park is renowned for its grandeur and extensive grounds, making it a popular tourist destination.
Today, the Egerton surname continues to be borne by individuals across the United Kingdom and the wider world, each with their own unique connection to the rich history and heritage of the Egerton family.
Typical given names associated with the Egerton surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Jean
- Julie
- Karen
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
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There are approximately 2,905 people named Egerton in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,068th most common surname in Britain. Around 45 in a million people in Britain are named Egerton.
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
Famous people named Egerton
- Taron Egerton - Actor
- Tamsin Egerton - Actress
- Francis Egerton, 7th Duke of Sutherland - Duke of Sutherland
- John Egerton, 6th Duke of Sutherland - Duke (1915 to 2000)
- Maurice Egerton, 4th Baron Egerton - Baron (1874 to 1958)
- John Egerton, 4th Earl of Ellesmere - Cricketer (1872 to 1944)
- Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere - Politician, writer, traveller and patron of the arts (1800 to 1857)
- David Egerton - Rugby union player
- Ernest Albert Egerton - Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1897 to 1966)
- Scroop Egerton, 1st Duke of Bridgewater - Noble (1681 to 1744)
- George Egerton - Admiral, Royal Navy (1852 to 1940)
- John Egerton, 3rd Earl of Bridgewater - Politician (1646 to 1701)
- Julian Egerton - American musician (1848 to 1945)
- John Egerton - Bishop (1721 to 1787)
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.