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

Eads, 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 Eads surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eads in America

Eads is the 3925th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eads surname appeared 9,056 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Eads.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eads 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 Eads

The surname EADS has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "ead," meaning "prosperity" or "fortune." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was considered fortunate or prosperous.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EADS can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation carried out in England in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Eade" in this historical document, reflecting its ancient roots.

Over the centuries, the name EADS has undergone various spelling variations, including Eades, Eadson, and Eadies, among others. These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during that time period.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John Eades was recorded as a landowner in the county of Hertfordshire, England. This early reference to the surname provides insight into the geographical distribution of the name during the Middle Ages.

As the centuries passed, the EADS surname continued to appear in various historical records. One notable individual was Sir John Eades (1548-1624), an English diplomat and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another prominent figure bearing the EADS surname was William Eades (1675-1744), an English churchman and scholar who served as the Dean of Worcester Cathedral in the early 18th century.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded instances of the EADS surname dates back to the late 17th century. Edward Eades (1645-1720), an English immigrant, settled in Virginia and became a prominent landowner and planter in the colony.

Furthermore, the EADS surname has been associated with several notable place names, such as Eades Mill in Virginia, which was named after the Eades family who owned a mill in that area during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Throughout history, the EADS surname has been represented by individuals from various walks of life, including politicians, scholars, landowners, and entrepreneurs. Some other notable figures bearing this surname include John Eades (1830-1901), an English cricketer who played for Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, and Walter Eades (1894-1918), a British soldier who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during World War I.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eads

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

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

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