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

Eaks, 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 Eaks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eaks in America

Eaks is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eaks surname appeared 131 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 Eaks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eaks 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 Eaks

The surname EAKS is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 13th century. It is likely derived from the Old English word "eak," which means "oak tree." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area with a significant oak population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EAKS surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were administrative records compiled for the English government. The name is listed as "Akes," a variation that reflects the evolving spelling conventions of the time.

During the medieval period, the EAKS surname was concentrated in the counties of Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and Derbyshire, with many families bearing the name residing in rural areas where oak trees were abundant. This geographic distribution further supports the theory of the name's connection to the oak tree.

In the 16th century, the EAKS surname appeared in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, where the christening of William Eaks, son of Robert Eaks, was recorded in 1587. This entry provides an example of the surname's spelling evolution over time.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the EAKS surname. One such figure was John Eaks (1604-1672), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of Hartley Wespall in Hampshire. Another was Thomas Eaks (1676-1744), a renowned clockmaker from London who contributed significantly to the development of precision timekeeping.

In the 18th century, the EAKS surname gained prominence with the birth of Samuel Eaks (1720-1798), a successful merchant and landowner from Derbyshire. His grandson, William Eaks (1765-1842), became a respected magistrate and philanthropist, known for his efforts to improve education and living conditions in the local community.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Eaks (1838-1919), a pioneering female journalist and suffragette who campaigned tirelessly for women's rights and equal representation in British politics.

While the EAKS surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the oak tree, a symbol of strength and endurance that has left an indelible mark on the history and heritage of this family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eaks

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

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

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