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

Eaker, 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 Eaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eaker in America

Eaker is the 13456th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eaker surname appeared 2,263 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eaker 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 Eaker

The surname Eaker is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "eacere," which means "an oakwood" or "a place where oak trees grow." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in an oak forest.

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname Eaker can be found in various medieval documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, with spellings such as "Ecker," "Eker," and "Eiker." While the name does not appear in the renowned Domesday Book, it is mentioned in several other historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which listed a John Eiker.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William Eker, who was born in Gloucestershire, England, around 1380. He was a farmer and landowner, and his family is believed to have lived in the area for several generations before him.

In the 16th century, the surname Eaker began to spread beyond its original region, with records showing families bearing the name in various parts of England, including London and the northern counties. One notable figure from this period was Robert Eaker, born in 1543 in Yorkshire, who was a merchant and alderman in the city of York.

As the centuries passed, the surname Eaker continued to evolve and adapt to different regions and dialects. In some areas, it was spelled as "Eaker," while in others it was written as "Eaker" or "Eacker." One of the earliest recorded instances of the "Eaker" spelling can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, which mentioned the baptism of a child named John Eaker in 1612.

Another notable bearer of the surname was William Eaker, born in 1685 in Oxfordshire, England. He was a prominent landowner and served as a justice of the peace in his local community. His descendants continued to play important roles in the region for several generations.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, many individuals with the surname Eaker immigrated to North America, particularly to the United States and Canada. One of the earliest recorded arrivals was John Eaker, who settled in Virginia in 1721. Other notable figures from this period include Samuel Eaker, born in 1792 in Pennsylvania, who fought in the War of 1812, and Joseph Eaker, born in 1824 in Ohio, who was a prominent farmer and community leader.

Throughout its history, the surname Eaker has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, soldiers, and community leaders. While the name may have originated in a specific region of England, it has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse and rich heritage of those who carry this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eaker

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

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

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