TheNameDBEccles
TopographicMeaning
A topographic surname derived from the town of Eccles in Lancashire, England, or from the Old English word for church.
Etymology
The surname derives from Eccles, a place name in Lancashire, which itself comes from the Old English 'eccles' (church), borrowed from Latin 'ecclesia'. Residents of this town adopted it as a hereditary surname.
About the Eccles Surname
An English topographic surname derived from the Lancashire town of Eccles. The name reflects the ecclesiastical origins of the place name.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly in Lancashire and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Unknown