Echlin is an uncommon name of Scottish roots that became established among the gentry of Ulster.
Where does the Echlin name come from?
Echlin is generally understood to be of Scottish origin, brought to the north of Ireland during the period of Scottish settlement in the seventeenth century. As with many such names, it travelled with families moving across the narrow sea between Scotland and Ulster.
Echlin in Ireland
The name became particularly associated with County Down, where the Echlins settled and were counted among the local gentry, producing churchmen and landowners over the generations. As a settled Ulster name of Scottish origin, Echlin is found today in Ireland and among the diaspora in the United States, Canada, Australia and Britain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Echlin an Irish surname?
Echlin is found in Ireland chiefly as an Ulster name of Scottish origin, established in County Down through northern settlement.