Eddlestone Surname

2,185,341st
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 75 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
England
Highest density in:
Northern Ireland

Eddlestone Surname Definition:

Edulf filius Uctredi had a charter of the lands of Gillemoristun from William de Moreville before 1189 (REG., p. 40), and thenceforward the lands were known as Edulfstun now Eddleston (in Peeblesshire). From this last form the descendants of Edulf assumed their surname.

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Eddlestone Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England381:1,466,26563,675
United States261:13,940,728505,428
Australia71:3,856,529135,538
Northern Ireland21:922,51818,701
Canada21:18,422,796409,488
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England421:580,36629,847
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States61:8,369,781355,680

Eddlestone Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

Edulf filius Uctredi had a charter of the lands of Gillemoristun from William de Moreville before 1189 (REG., p. 40), and thenceforward the lands were known as Edulfstun now Eddleston (in Peeblesshire). From this last form the descendants of Edulf assumed their surname.

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

Eddlestone Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Eddlestone Come From? nationality or country of origin

Eddlestone is found in England more than any other country or territory. It may be rendered as:. Click here for further possible spellings of this surname.

How Common Is The Last Name Eddlestone? popularity and diffusion

It is the 2,185,341st most frequent family name on a worldwide basis, borne by approximately 1 in 97,167,279 people. The surname is primarily found in Europe, where 53 percent of Eddlestone live; 53 percent live in Northern Europe and 53 percent live in British Isles.

This surname is most widespread in England, where it is carried by 38 people, or 1 in 1,466,265. In England Eddlestone is mostly found in: Hampshire, where 32 percent are found, Lancashire, where 26 percent are found and Greater London, where 21 percent are found. Beside England this last name exists in 4 countries. It is also common in The United States, where 35 percent are found and Australia, where 9 percent are found.

Eddlestone Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The frequency of Eddlestone has changed through the years. In England the share of the population with the surname fell 10 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it grew 433 percent between 1880 and 2014.

Eddlestone Last Name Statistics demography

In The United States those holding the Eddlestone last name are 53.23% more likely to be registered Republicans than the national average, with 100% being registered with the party.

Eddlestone earn a lot more than the average income. In United States they earn 37.56% more than the national average, earning $59,354 USD per year.

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