Find out how popular the last name Egelston is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Egelston.

Egelston, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Egelston surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egelston in America

Egelston is the 44034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egelston surname appeared 489 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Egelston.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egelston to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Egelston

The surname Egelston has its roots in England, originating in the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "egle," meaning "awe-inspiring" or "great," and "tun," meaning "farm" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have referred to a large or impressive farm or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Egelston appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Egellestune," referring to a settlement or manor in the county of Lincolnshire.

During the 13th century, variations of the name, such as "Egilston" and "Egylston," can be found in various medieval records and charters from the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. These documents often mention individuals bearing the name in relation to land transactions or legal proceedings.

In the 14th century, the name Egelston appears to have spread to other regions of England. Records from this period show individuals with the surname residing in counties such as Warwickshire and Oxfordshire. One notable figure was Sir William Egelston (c. 1320-1385), a knight and landowner from Warwickshire.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several prominent individuals bearing the Egelston surname. Among them was Thomas Egelston (c. 1510-1572), a merchant and alderman in the City of London, known for his involvement in the wool trade and his philanthropic contributions to the city.

As the name spread and evolved, various spellings emerged, including "Eggleston" and "Egleton." In the 17th century, John Eggleston (1622-1674) was a notable Puritan minister and author from Hertfordshire, known for his religious writings and sermons.

The 18th century saw the rise of Sir Thomas Egerton (1701-1768), a prominent British lawyer and judge who served as Lord Chancellor of Great Britain from 1766 to 1768. Although his surname was spelled differently, it is believed to have originated from the same root as Egelston.

In the 19th century, one notable figure was Charles Egelston (1805-1878), an American lawyer and politician from New York, who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1855 to 1859.

Overall, the surname Egelston has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins rooted in medieval England and a possible connection to a significant estate or settlement. While the name has undergone various spelling variations, it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including knights, merchants, clergymen, lawyers, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egelston

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Egelston.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Egelston was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Egelston has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Egelston was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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