Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
EGERTON
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
EGERTON. The Egertons have a common descent with the Cholmondelcys from the celebrated William Belward, baron of Malpas, under the Norman earls-palatiue of Chester. David de Malpas, son of Belward, was grandfather of David de Egertou, so
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