Egmond is used as a family name or surname in Netherlands. It is 6 characters long in length.

Family Name / Last Name: Egmond
No. of characters: 6
Origin: Netherlands
Meaning:

The Van Egmonds were one of the most eminent families of Holland, and derived their surame from their residence at the mouth (mond) of the river Hegge, in North Holland. There is an old Dutch proverb, which makes Brederode the noblest, Wassenaar the oldest, Egmont the richest, and Arkel the boldest, of the aristocracy of Holland.

Of Egmund, i.e., mouth of the Hegge, a river in North Holland. Klaas Kolyn, who wrote in 1170, spells it indifferently Hegmonde, Hegmunde, Egmont and Agmont.

How popular is Egmond?

Egmond is common in Netherlands.

Egmond is ranked 506392 on our list.

Egmond is an uncommon surname, few people in Netherlands have the family name and might have roots in Netherlands. Around 647 people have been found who wears Egmond as their family name. Egmond is used widely across the globe. More detailed information can be found below:
RankCountryCount
Countries with hundreds of Egmond:
4,766 Netherlands582
Countries with very low frequency i.e., 10 - 50:
473,229 United States29
Countries with very very low frequency i.e., 6 - 10:
26,217 Estonia8

Immigrants to US

From Germany

Fred. Egmond from Germany aboard the Vaderland from Antwerp on November 19, 1881. He is registered to be 30 years old when he arrived in USA.

Egmond Namesakes

  • Anthony Van Egmond,
  • Adalbert of Egmond, He was one of Saint Willibrord's companions in preaching the gospel
  • Gary van Egmond, Australian former football player and former manager of Newcastle Jets

Egmond Namesakes

  • Anthony Van Egmond,
  • Adalbert of Egmond, He was one of Saint Willibrord's companions in preaching the gospel
  • Gary van Egmond, Australian former football player and former manager of Newcastle Jets

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