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

Eacret, 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 Eacret surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eacret in America

Eacret is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eacret surname appeared 363 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 Eacret.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eacret 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 Eacret

The surname "EACRET" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from an Old English word "eacred," which meant "an acorn" or "oak tree." This suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area known for its oak forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "EACRET" can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record from 1273. In these rolls, a person named John Eacret is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Chippenham.

During the 14th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of England. In the Poll Tax records of 1379, there is an entry for a Robert Eacret from the county of Norfolk. These early records indicate that the name was present in various regions of the country during the medieval era.

Over time, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as "Eacret," "Eacrett," and "Eacrite" appearing in historical documents. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors.

One notable individual with the surname "EACRET" was William Eacret, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the late 16th century. He is recorded as having been involved in various civic affairs and serving as a member of the Court of Aldermen between 1587 and 1599.

Another notable figure was John Eacret, an English clergyman who lived in the 17th century. He was appointed as the Rector of Swanton Morley in Norfolk in 1635 and held this position until his death in 1663.

In the 18th century, a man named Thomas Eacret gained recognition for his work as a surveyor and cartographer. He produced detailed maps of various counties in England, including Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire, which were widely praised for their accuracy and precision.

Moving into the 19th century, there are records of an Eliza Eacret, who was born in 1823 in Gloucestershire. She became a well-known author and poet, publishing several collections of her works during her lifetime.

Finally, one of the more recent notable individuals with the surname "EACRET" was George Eacret, a British artist and painter who lived from 1890 to 1967. He was particularly known for his landscape paintings, capturing the beauty of the English countryside in his works.

Throughout its history, the surname "EACRET" has maintained a strong presence in England, with its origins deeply rooted in the country's medieval past and its connections to the oak tree and rural landscapes.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eacret

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

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 Eacret 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 Eacret 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 Eacret was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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