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

Eaden, 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 Eaden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eaden in America

Eaden is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eaden surname appeared 288 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 Eaden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eaden 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 Eaden

The surname Eaden is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the ancient region of Wessex in southern England. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "eaden," meaning "prosperous" or "wealthy." This surname likely originated during the early medieval period, around the 6th or 7th century CE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eaden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of landowners commissioned by William the Conqueror. This document mentions an individual named Eadene, who held lands in the county of Wiltshire.

During the Middle Ages, the name Eaden was primarily concentrated in the counties of Wiltshire, Somerset, and Dorset, where various spellings such as Eadon, Eedon, and Eedan were common. The name was often associated with landowners and farmers in these rural areas.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John Eaden served as a bailiff in the town of Shaftesbury, Dorset. Records from this period also mention a Richard Eaden, who was a prominent merchant in the city of Bristol.

As the centuries passed, the Eaden surname spread to other parts of England, though it remained particularly prevalent in the southwestern counties. In the 16th century, a Thomas Eaden gained recognition as a skilled architect and was responsible for the design of several churches and manor houses in Somerset.

During the English Civil War of the 17th century, a Captain William Eaden fought on the Parliamentarian side and played a role in the Battle of Naseby in 1645. His bravery and leadership were celebrated in contemporary accounts of the conflict.

The 18th century saw the rise of a prominent family of Eadens in the city of Bath, where they were involved in the thriving textile trade. One member, Samuel Eaden (1725-1792), achieved considerable success as a merchant and philanthropist, establishing several charitable institutions in the region.

In the 19th century, the Eaden name gained further recognition through the achievements of Sir John Eaden (1818-1892), a renowned engineer who made significant contributions to the development of railway infrastructure in Britain and India.

Throughout its long history, the surname Eaden has maintained a strong connection to its Anglo-Saxon roots, reflecting the prosperous and enterprising spirit of its early bearers. While the name may have evolved in its spelling and geographical distribution, it remains a testament to the rich heritage of the English people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eaden

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

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

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