Summary

This surname has its origins in England and is derived from the Old English word 'ecg' which means 'edge' or 'blade'. It is believed to have originally referred to someone who lived near a sharp or pointed feature in the landscape. Over time, the surname Echols spread to other countries through migration and is now found in various parts of the world.
There are
14456
Echolss in the USA
Echols is the
2501st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Echols

RupertEchols

Rupert Echols was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of Georgia from 1937 to 1941.

DamienEchols

Damien Echols is an American author and artist known for his wrongful conviction and subsequent release from death row for the murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas.

GeraldEchols

Gerald Echols is an American retired professional basketball player who played for the Denver Nuggets in the NBA.

KurtEchols

Kurt Echols is an American football player who played as a defensive back for the Cleveland Browns and the Buffalo Bills in the NFL.

ShanghaiEchols

Shanghai Echols is an American retired professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division.

EricEchols

Eric Echols is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Bristol Flyers in the British Basketball League.

KirkEchols

Kirk Echols is an American former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in the Detroit Tigers organization.

StacyEchols

Stacy Echols is an American R&B singer and songwriter known for her hit single 'Conversations' released in 1999.

FranklinEchols

Franklin Echols was an American mathematics educator and author who made significant contributions to the teaching of mathematics.

SarahEchols

Sarah Echols is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives representing District 70A.

Echols Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Echols' is of English origin. It is derived from the medieval given name 'Eke', a short form of 'Ezekiel', and the Old English word 'holh', meaning 'hollow' or 'valley'. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a hollow or valley.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Echols' is most common in the United States, especially in the southern states such as Georgia, Mississippi, and Alabama. It is also found in smaller numbers in other English-speaking countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Echols' include 'Coles', 'Echolls', 'Echolz', 'Echles', 'Echolses', 'Eckels', 'Eckeles', 'Eckles', and 'Eckols'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe surname 'Echols' likely originated in England and was brought to the United States by early settlers. It may have also been carried by immigrants to other English-speaking countries.