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Earley,is a variation of the English place name Early, from places in Berkshire, Sussex, Lancashire, etc whose names were derived from Old English earn meaning eagle + leah meaning wood, clearing. Sometimes Early was a nickname for the 'manly man' from Old English eorlic meaning manly, noble; and among the Irish, Early was an anglicised version of the Gaelic name O Mochain or several other similar patronymic names. Erleigh, Erly , and Erley are other variants.
Eastland,is an English place name, that described the man who lived at the eastern territory or countryside. The Middle Ages usage of the word land had a more specialised meaning and was used in several contexts. The compound name is comprised of Old English elements éast meaning East + land meaning land.
Easdon,The Scottish surname Easdon is of local origin, as are many of the names used in modern times. It is derived from the place where a man once lived or where he once held land. The surname is an orthographic variant of the name Easton and, literally, signifies "Eastern farm or Homestead". Easton is the name of places in Dolphington, Peeblesshire and Bathgate, West Lothian. Thus, the original bearer of the name was a resident of one of these villages. The surname is recorded in Scotland as early as 1270. In that year one Johannes de Eistoun witnessed a charter by Petrus de Morthingtoun. In 1663, Andrew Essten was a resident of Runningburn and James Eistone held property in Lessudden. Blazon of arms: Sable a boar's head couped between three lions rampant Argent. Translation: Sable (black) denotes constancy. The Boar is the symbol of Bravery and Perseverance. A Lion signifies Strength, Courage and generosity. Crest: The sun rising out of a cloud proper. Translation: The sun is associated with life. Motto: Veritas. Translation: Truth.
Easton,is an English and Scottish place name, from any of the so-named places (Devon, Isle of Wight, etc) generally derived Old English east meaning east + tun meaning enclosure, settlement, although some of the Easton forebears derive their name from settlements named for Aelfric. The surname is generally derived as a description for them man who was from a settlement called Easton, regardless of which one it was or how it arrived at its name.
Edgar,is an English Patronymic name from the Old English given name Eadgar, composed of the elements ead meaning prosperity, fortune + gar meaning spear. Variations are Eagar, Eagger, Egar, Egarr, Eger, Edger, Adger, Agar, Ager, Adair, Odgar , and Ogier.
Edwards,is an English Patronymic name from the Middle English given name Edward from the Old English eadward, derived from ead meaningprosperity + weard meaning guard.
Elliott,and its spelling variations are all based on the popular Middle Ages given name Elijah (My God is Yahveh). Among the many surnames that were adopted as English Patronymic names from Elijah were Ellis, Ellison, Elias , and Elliott
Ellison,is a patronymic form of the English name Ellis, from the medieval given name Elis, a vernacular form of Elijah. Ellisson, Elliston are other variations.
Elwood,is a variation of Ellwood , the English place name from a location in Gloucestershire which got its name from Old English ellern meaning elder tree + wudu meaning woods. The man who moved from the village called Ellwood to a new location was often referred to by his place of origin. Occasionally, Ellwood is drawn from the Old English personal name AElfweald "elf rule." Variations are Elwood, Allwood.
Embery,is a variant of the surname Amery which is an English Patronymic name. The name was brought to the British Isles with the Normans, many of whom were referenced by the towns they emigrated from, or by the Norman given names of their fathers. Amery is derived from Old French amal meaning bravery + ric meaning power, and derivatives include Amory, Emery, Emary, Emberry, Embrey , and Imbrey , among others.
Embley,
Evans,is a patronmic form of the Welsh surname Evan, from the given name Ifan or Evan, which was the Welch equivalent of John. Occasionally, when of Scottish derivation it is a variation of Ewan, an anglicised form of the Gaelic given name Eogann, a form of the Latin name Eugene. Heavan, and Heaven are variations of the Welsh form, Even is a Breton cognate. Patronymic forms include Evens, Evance, Ifans, Ivings, Avans, Heavans , and Heavens.
Everett,is one of the many variations of the English name Everard, which came from a Germanic given name comprised of the elements ever meaning wild boar + hard meaning brave, strong, hardy. The name may be of Norman origin or as a variation of the name Eoforheard. Evered, Everid, Everett, Everitt, Everatt are variations. There are numerous cognate forms as well.
Everson,is an English matronymic name from the rare medieval female given name Eve, which is derived from Hebrew Chava, from chaya meaning to live. The name is that of the first woman, and may have been acquired by someone who played the part in a medieval pageant. Eva is a variation. Eaves, Everson, Eveson, Evason, Evision, Evetts, Evitts are all patronymic or diminutive versions.
Ewers,is a patronymic form of the English name Ewer , which is an occupational name that described the man who transported or served water, from Middle English ewer > Old French evier > Latin aquarius, aqua meaning water. Lewer is a variation -- from L'ewer.
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