Eglinton

Eglinton Meaning & Origin

About Eglinton
The surname Eglinton is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Eglinton in Ayrshire, Scotland. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English words "ecg" meaning "edge" and "tun" meaning "settlement," referring to a settlement located on the edge of a river or water. Over time, individuals living in or near Eglinton adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Eglinton is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Eglinton: 227
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 82,908
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Eglinton based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKLNTN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E2405305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 G AH0 L N T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/eglinton*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKLNTN', 'ALNTN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eglinton in Braille

Here's how to represent Eglinton in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Eglinton in braille

How to sign the name Eglinton using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Eglinton using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Eglinton in sign language

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