How common is the Eggleston surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Eggleston in the United States.

Are there Eggleston soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 424 soldiers with the Eggleston surname appear in Civil War records.

Eggleston

Q: What does the surname Eggleston mean?

The surname Eggleston means "Settlement or estate of someone named Eggle or associated with an edge/corner location.". It is of English origin.

Topographic

Meaning

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 & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Northern England, particularly Yorkshire and surrounding counties.

Eggleston Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Eggleston Surname

Benjamin Eggleston

Quick Facts

Origin: English
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England (place name and surname)
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

424 soldiers with the Eggleston surname found in Civil War records.

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