About Egbert
The surname Egbert is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Ecgbeorht," which means "bright edge" or "bright sword." The name was composed of the elements "ecg," meaning "edge" or "sword," and "beorht," meaning "bright" or "famous." It was a common name in medieval England and likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled with a sword or had a bright and shining personality. Over time, the name evolved into the surname Egbert, which is still found today.
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The surname Egbert is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Egbert based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Egbert in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Egbert using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.