Find out how popular the last name Eachus is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Eachus.

Eachus, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Eachus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eachus in America

Eachus is the 40371st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eachus surname appeared 542 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Eachus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eachus to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Eachus

The surname Eachus is believed to have originated in England, specifically in the northern regions. It is derived from the Old English words "ea," meaning river or stream, and "hus," meaning house or dwelling. This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eachus can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name was spelled as "Eachuse" in this historical record.

During the 13th century, the name appeared in various medieval records and charters, such as the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, where it was spelled "Eachous." This variation in spelling was common in those times due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions.

In the late 14th century, the surname Eachus emerged in its modern spelling. One notable bearer of this name was John Eachus, a merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who was mentioned in local records from the year 1387.

As the name spread across England, it also became associated with certain place names. For instance, the village of Eachwick in North Yorkshire is believed to have derived its name from the surname Eachus, indicating a settlement where Eachus families resided.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname Eachus have achieved prominence. One example is William Eachus (1642-1721), a prominent Quaker minister and author from Lancashire, who wrote extensively on religious matters. Another notable figure was Elizabeth Eachus (1768-1853), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in England.

In the realm of arts and literature, the name Eachus has also left its mark. Robert Eachus (1877-1945) was a renowned English painter and illustrator, known for his landscape and maritime paintings. Additionally, John Eachus (1924-2007) was a celebrated British novelist and playwright, whose works often explored themes of identity and social commentary.

It is worth noting that the surname Eachus has also been found in various spellings, such as Eaches, Eachous, and Eechus, reflecting the linguistic variations and regional influences that have shaped the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eachus

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Eachus.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Eachus was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Eachus has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Eachus was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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