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

Eades, 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 Eades surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eades in America

Eades is the 6903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eades surname appeared 4,870 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Eades.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eades 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 Eades

The surname Eades is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "ead," meaning "prosperous" or "rich." This name was likely given as a nickname to someone who was considered wealthy or prosperous during the medieval period.

The earliest known records of the name Eades can be traced back to the late 12th century in various parts of England, such as Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. It was often spelled as "Ede" or "Edde" in these early records.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Norfolk from 1195, where a certain Robert Ede is mentioned. In the Curia Regis Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1212, there is a reference to a William Ede.

The Eades surname is also found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were surveys of landowners in various counties of England. In the Kent Hundred Rolls, a Walter Ede is listed as a landowner in the village of Milstead.

During the 14th century, the surname began appearing in its modern spelling of "Eades." In the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1332, there is a record of a John Eades living in the village of Westbourne.

One notable individual with the Eades surname was John Eades, a prominent English clergyman who lived from 1609 to 1674. He served as the Dean of Worcester Cathedral and was also a respected author and theologian.

Another historical figure was Sir John Eades, a British military officer who was born in 1726 and served in the American Revolutionary War. He was appointed as the Lieutenant-Governor of East Florida in 1779.

In the early 19th century, a man named Thomas Eades gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder in London. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings, including the St. George's Church in Camberwell.

The surname Eades has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Eades Farm in Bedfordshire and Eades Green in Essex. These place names likely originated from individuals with the surname who owned or lived in these locations.

Additionally, the variant spelling "Edes" has been recorded in various historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex from 1524, which mention a William Edes.

Overall, the surname Eades has a rich history dating back to the medieval period in England, with roots in the Old English language and a strong association with prosperity and wealth.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eades

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

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

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