EGGLESTON
Eggleston
Eggleston is a surname of English origin, typically found in the northern counties, particularly in County Durham. The surname is a locational one, derived from the village of Eggleston in Teesdale, County Durham. The village's name comes from the Old English personal name "Ecgwulf" or "Ecgel" and "tun," meaning a settlement or farmstead.
The Eggleston surname is considered to be quite rare, with variations including Egleston, Eglestone, Egglestone, and Egglesden. The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the 13th century in the county of Yorkshire. The Eggleston family has historical ties to land ownership and agricultural pursuits, reflective of the rural origins of the surname.
In addition to its English roots, the Eggleston surname has spread to other English-speaking countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, typically through migration and settlement.
Notable individuals bearing the Eggleston surname have made contributions in various fields, including academia, arts, and business, adding to the rich tapestry of British surnames and heritage.
There are approximately 1,219 people named Eggleston in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,352nd most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Eggleston.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jean
- Joan
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Lucy
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Sara
- Sarah
- Sheila
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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