Egert

Egert is a surname of primarily Germanic origin and a recognized variant of the name Eggert. It may derive from the Old High German personal name Egihard (from agi meaning "edge" or "sword" and hard meaning "brave" or "strong").

In addition to its Germanic roots, the name Egert also represents a direct branch of the British noble Egerton family, stemming from the line of Francis Egerton, 1st Earl of Ellesmere.

The surname is also found among families of Ashkenazi descent, where it may have developed as a toponymic or patronymic surname during the Austro-Hungarian and Russian Empires, particularly in regions like Bohemia, Galicia, and other parts of Central Europe.

Today, bearers of the surname can be found in the Czechia, Switzerland, Brazil, Germany, Israel, United States, and other parts of Europe and the Americas.