TheNameDBEggleston
TopographicMeaning
Settlement or estate of someone named Eggle or associated with an edge/corner location.
Etymology
Combines 'Eggle' (possibly from the Germanic 'egg' meaning edge) with the Old English '-ton' suffix denoting a settlement or farmstead. The name likely originated in northern England where such topographic surnames were common.
About the Eggleston Surname
An English place-name derived surname indicating a settlement in a location associated with edges or corners. The surname reflects the medieval English naming convention of combining personal or topographic elements with settlement designations.
Distribution
Northern England, particularly Yorkshire and surrounding counties.
Notable Bearers
Limited notable historical figures