2000
#6,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,905
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.82
Rare Last name
Eades
Derived from the Middle English "ede," meaning a small stream, indicating someone who lived near a brook or creek.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 5,253 Americans carry the last name Eades. That puts it at #7,057 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.53 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 65,249 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eades surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Eades with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
5.3K
1 in 65,249
Census rank
#7,057
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 4,581 bearers of the surname Eades in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.53 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 7057th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eades, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.4%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eades
Among Census respondents with the surname Eades, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.4%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Eades bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eades surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.4% · 3,774
- Black or African American9.8% · 447
- Two or more races4.0% · 182
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 100
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 52
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 26
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eades
Eades appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#6,903
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,870
-35 bearers (-0.7%)
Per 100,000 1.65
Rank movement Down 508 places
2020
#7,057
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,581
-289 bearers (-5.9%)
Per 100,000 1.53
Rank movement Down 154 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #6,395 | 4,905 | 1.82 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #6,903 | 4,870 | 1.65 | -35 bearers (-0.7%) | Down 508 places |
| 2020 | #7,057 | 4,581 | 1.53 | -289 bearers (-5.9%) | Down 154 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eades surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #6,903 | #7,057 | -2.2% |
| Count | 4,870 | 4,581 | -5.9% |
| Per 100K | 1.65 | 1.53 | -7.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eades bearers went from 4,870 to 4,581 (-5.9% change). The surname moved down 154 positions in the national ranking, going from #6,903 to #7,057.
FAQ
Eades surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eades?
Name Census estimates that about 5,253 living Americans carry the surname Eades. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 65,249 residents.
How common is Eades?
Eades ranks #7,057 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.53 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 4,581 people with the surname Eades. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (5,253), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.53 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.53 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Eades.
Has Eades become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eades went from 4,870 recorded bearers to 4,581. That is a decrease of 289 (-5.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #6,903 to #7,057.
What does the Census say about the background of Eades?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eades, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.4%. The next largest groups are Black (9.8%) and Two or More Races (4.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eades in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.4% (3,774 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eades appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.4%), Black (9.8%), Two or More Races (4.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eades (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eades mean?
Derived from the Middle English "ede," meaning a small stream, indicating someone who lived near a brook or creek. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eades (1.53 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Eades?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.