ESMOND
Esmond
Esmond is a British surname of Norman origins. The surname is derived from the Old English personal name "Esmund," which is composed of the elements "ecg" meaning "edge (of a sword)" and "mund" meaning "protector."
The earliest known recording of the surname Esmond dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was recorded as "Asmund" in Yorkshire. Over the centuries, the surname spread to various parts of England, particularly in the southern counties.
The name Esmond has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, including fictional characters such as Lord Esmond in William Makepeace Thackeray's novel "The History of Henry Esmond" published in 1852. This novel contributed to the popularity of the name in English literature.
Today, individuals with the surname Esmond can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, carrying on the legacy of this ancient and distinguished surname.
There are approximately 157 people named Esmond in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Esmond.
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
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- Donald
- Edward
- Ian
- Mark
- Paul
- Stephen
- Steven
- William
Female
- Andrea
- Barbara
- Catherine
- Dianne
- Hazel
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Katie
- Mary
- Megan
- Nichola
- Nicola
- Tracy