For background on how the map was made (and its flaws), see the relevant blog entry.
Agar | fairly rare: English, in Kilkenny 18 cent, now mainly Dublin & Carlow. Synonym of Algar & Elgar in England. Perhaps "elf-spear". DBS. |
Eagar | Quite numerous: Dublin & scattered. English, Reaney considers it derived from personal name Edgar. Ir. Éigear. MIF & DBS. |
Egar | rare: scattered. Ir. Éigear. See Edgar. |
DEDs where Elgar and a second surname are found together
This list shows total 1901 Elgar households by county.
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