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![Show Contents]() Elan Surname History
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There are several possible origins for the distinguished surname Elan. Firstly, it is derived from the Old English "ealand," meaning "low-lying land" or "island." Alternatively, it may be derived from several place names in Northern England, such as Ealand in Lincolnshire, Little Eland in Northumberland, or Elland in Yorkshire. Early Origins of the Elan familyThe surname Elan was first found in the West Riding of Yorkshire, where the surname is descended from Ilbert de Lacy, who was the tenant of the lands of Elland according to the Domesday Book of 1086. Some of the family were found at Whitworth in Lancashire in early times. "The manor [of Whitworth] was granted by 'divers donators' to the convent of Stanlow in Cheshire, in the reign of John; among these donors was Sir John de Elland, parcener of the lordship of Rochdale, who gave one moiety of the manor." 1 Early History of the Elan familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Elan research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1379, 1484, 1510 and 1542 are included under the topic Early Elan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Elan Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Eland, Elland, Elan, Elande, Eyland, Eyeland, Egland, Eylan and many more. Early Notables of the Elan familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was - John Eland (c. 1484-1542), from Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, he was an English politician, Member of the Parliament of England for Kingston upon Hull in 1510
Migration of the Elan familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Adam Eland, who settled in Virginia in 1690; Robert Eglan, who emigrated from Kent to Maryland in 1737; James Egland, who arrived in New York in 1823.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of England. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
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