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UK surname

Eagleson

An English surname derived from a place name meaning "son of Eagle" or "little eagle".

In the 1881 census there were 56 people recorded with the Eagleson surname, ranking it #25,733 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 111, ranked #29,049, down from #25,733 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ibrox East and Cessnock, Whitlawburn and Greenlees and IZ04.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eagleson is 111 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 98.2%.

1881 census count

56

Ranked #25,733

Modern count

111

2016, ranked #29,049

Peak year

2016

111 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Eagleson had 56 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #25,733 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016, ranked #29,049.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 65 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Spacious Rural Living.

Eagleson surname distribution map

The map shows where the Eagleson surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Eagleson surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Eagleson over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 16 #30,441
1861 historical 65 #25,618
1881 historical 56 #25,733
1891 historical 44 #30,838
1901 historical 52 #28,377
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 83 #29,216
1998 modern 93 #28,563
1999 modern 99 #27,906
2000 modern 83 #29,809
2001 modern 85 #29,396
2002 modern 94 #28,797
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 94 #28,973
2006 modern 99 #28,453
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 99 #29,181
2009 modern 97 #30,076
2010 modern 105 #29,453
2011 modern 101 #29,938
2012 modern 102 #29,902
2013 modern 105 #29,916
2014 modern 110 #29,294
2015 modern 109 #29,327
2016 modern 111 #29,049

Geography

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Where Eaglesons are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Ibrox East and Cessnock, Whitlawburn and Greenlees, IZ04, Merrylee and Millbrae and Dalry East and Rural. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Ibrox East and Cessnock Glasgow City
2 Whitlawburn and Greenlees South Lanarkshire
3 IZ04 West Dunbartonshire
4 Merrylee and Millbrae Glasgow City
5 Dalry East and Rural North Ayrshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Eagleson

These lists show first names that appear often with the Eagleson surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Eagleson

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Eagleson, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Retired Professionals

Group

Spacious Rural Living

Nationally, the Eagleson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Spacious Rural Living, within Retired Professionals. This does not mean every Eagleson household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

These predominantly ageing households typically have no resident dependent children. Most are owner-occupiers and live in detached houses in low density residential developments (although renting is more common than in the rest of the Supergroup). White ethnicity predominates. Residents are typically beyond retirement age but those still in work have managerial, professional or skilled trade occupations. White ethnicity and Christian religious affiliation predominate. Neighbourhoods are located throughout rural UK.

Wider pattern

Typically married but no longer with resident dependent children, these well-educated households either remain working in their managerial, professional, administrative or other skilled occupations, or are retired from them – the modal individual age is beyond normal retirement age. Underoccupied detached and semi-detached properties predominate, and unpaid care is more prevalent than reported disability. The prevalence of this Supergroup outside most urban conurbations indicates that rural lifestyles prevail, typically sustained by using two or more cars per household.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Eagleson is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Eagleson is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Eagleson falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Eagleson is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Eagleson, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Eagleson

The surname Eagleson is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated as a habitational name, derived from a place called Eaglesham, located in the county of Renfrewshire, Scotland. The name is a combination of the Old English words "eagle" and "ham," meaning "homestead" or "village of the eagle."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Eaglesham." This ancient record reveals that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir William Eagleson, a prominent knight who fought alongside King Edward I in the Scottish Wars of Independence. His bravery and loyalty earned him lands and titles, solidifying the Eagleson name in medieval English history.

During the 16th century, the name underwent several spelling variations, including Eagleshame, Eaglesholm, and Eaglisham, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. One notable figure from this era was John Eagleson (1523-1591), a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Cambridge.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence in the American colonies as English settlers sought new opportunities across the Atlantic. One such individual was Thomas Eagleson (1640-1712), a Puritan who arrived in Massachusetts and later became a respected landowner and community leader.

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable Eaglesons, including Mary Eagleson (1824-1899), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, and James Eagleson (1857-1924), a successful businessman and philanthropist who founded the Eagleson Foundation, which continues to support charitable causes to this day.

Throughout its history, the Eagleson surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including soldiers, scholars, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. While its origins can be traced back to a small village in Scotland, the name has since spread across the globe, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of those who bear it.

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1881 census detail

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Eagleson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Eagleson surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lanarkshire leads with 16 Eaglesons recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.90x.

County Total Index
Lanarkshire 16 8.90x
Ayrshire 11 26.44x
Cheshire 8 6.52x
East Lothian 8 108.70x
Renfrewshire 8 18.57x
Lancashire 3 0.45x
Midlothian 1 1.34x
Royal Navy 1 15.11x
Wigtownshire 1 13.55x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dalry in Ayrshire leads with 11 Eaglesons recorded in 1881 and an index of 561.22x.

Place Total Index
Dalry 11 561.22x
Shotts 9 418.60x
Birkenhead 8 81.80x
Dunbar 8 776.70x
Cathcart 5 214.59x
Barony 4 8.79x
Govan 3 6.75x
Inverkip 3 294.12x
West Derby 2 10.36x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 1 3.34x
Penninghame 1 133.33x
Royal Navy 1 17.67x
Sutton 1 45.25x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Eagleson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Annie 2
Margaret 1
Maria 1
Mary 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Eagleson surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 4
James 2
George 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Eagleson households.

FAQ

Eagleson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Eagleson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 56 people were recorded with the Eagleson surname. That placed it at #25,733 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Eagleson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 111 in 2016. That gives Eagleson a modern rank of #29,049.

What does the Eagleson surname mean?

An English surname derived from a place name meaning "son of Eagle" or "little eagle".

What does the Eagleson map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Eagleson bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.