About Eccleston
The surname Eccleston is of English origin and is derived from a place name. It is believed to come from the Old English words "ecg" meaning "edge" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "enclosure." Therefore, Eccleston likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a settlement located on the edge of a geographical feature such as a hill or a river. The surname Eccleston is relatively rare and is mainly found in the Lancashire region of England.
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The surname Eccleston is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eccleston based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Eccleston is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Eccleston in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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