Elgar
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The seat of Elgar
Seat vacantChief
No chief yet. The seat awaits its first claimant — be the first to stake your name to Elgar.
Current mission
No mission proclaimed. The chief, once seated, sets the clan’s public focus — a campaign, a contest, a piece of restoration, a year of remembrance.
The pledge surface for chiefdoms and missions is being built. Until it ships, register your name through the submit form.
Stake your name →What does the Elgar name mean?
Uncertain — possibly Æthel-gār or lost Anglo-Saxon personal name; Worcestershire concentration.
The history of Elgar
Edward Elgar (1857–1934), Worcestershire-born — **Pomp and Circumstance** and the **Enigma Variations** carry English late-Romantic pride without jingoism.
Notable bearers of the Elgar name
- Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934) — composer
Frequently asked
What does the surname Elgar mean?
Uncertain — possibly Æthel-gār or lost Anglo-Saxon personal name; Worcestershire concentration.
Where does the Elgar family come from?
The Elgar family was historically based in West Midlands in England, in particular West Midlands.
Who are some famous Elgars?
Notable bearers of the Elgar name include Sir Edward Elgar (1857–1934) — composer.