About Edgar
The surname Edgar is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the given name Edgar, which itself comes from the Old English name "Eadgar," meaning "prosperity spear" or "fortunate warrior." The name was popularized by the Anglo-Saxon king Edgar the Peaceful, who ruled England in the 10th century. Over time, the name Edgar became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations, and is now found as a common surname in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Edgar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Edgar 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 Edgar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Edgar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Edgar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.