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There are many variations of the surname Egerton, including Egerton, Egerton-Warburton, Egerton-Cotton, Egerton-Smith, Egerton-Worthington, Egerton-Barlow, Egerton-Davies, Egerton-Powell, Egerton-Langlois, Egerton-Grant, Egerton-Morris, Egerton-Wright and Egerton-Jones. The Egerton name is derived from the Old English word 'eagor' meaning 'earl.' The Egerton name first appeared in England in the 12th century. The Egerton family is descended from the Anglo-Norman nobleman, Geoffrey de Egerton, who was granted lands in Yorkshire by King Henry II in 1127. The Egerton family played a prominent role in English politics and history, including serving as Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII and Prime Minister to King George III. The Egerton name is also found in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States. There are many variations of the surname Egerton, including Egerton, Egerton-Warburton, Egerton-Cotton, Egerton-Smith, Egerton-Worthington, Egerton-Barlow, Egerton-Davies, Egerton-Powell, Egerton-Langlois, Egerton-Grant, Egerton-Morris, Egerton-Wright and Egerton-Jones. The Egerton name is derived from the Old English word 'eagor' meaning 'earl.' The Egerton name first appeared in England in the 12th century. The Egerton family is descended from the Anglo-Norman nobleman, Geoffrey de Egerton, who was granted lands in Yorkshire by King Henry II in 1127. The Egerton family played a prominent role in English politics and history, including serving as Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII and Prime Minister to King George III. The Egerton name is also found in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
