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

Eales, 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 Eales surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eales in America

Eales is the 53802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eales surname appeared 384 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 Eales.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eales 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 Eales

The surname EALES originated in England, with the earliest known references dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ealh," meaning "temple" or "hall," suggesting that the name may have been initially used to identify someone who lived near a prominent building or estate.

Records from the Domesday Book, the historic census commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, reveal several variations of the name, such as "Eale" and "Ealles." These early spellings provide insight into the evolution of the surname over time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Eales, who was born in Gloucestershire around 1260. His name appears in the Pipe Rolls of the County of Gloucester from that period, indicating his prominence in the local community.

During the 16th century, the name EALES was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. Notable individuals from this time include Thomas Eales, a merchant from Bristol born in 1534, and Richard Eales, a landowner in Oxfordshire born in 1572.

As the name spread across England, it became associated with various place names, such as Eales Green in Staffordshire and Eales Farm in Gloucestershire. These locations likely derived their names from early settlers bearing the EALES surname.

One of the most renowned historical figures with the surname EALES was Sir John Eales, a member of the English Parliament who lived from 1604 to 1679. He played a significant role in the English Civil War, serving as a colonel in the Parliamentarian army.

In the 18th century, the name EALES gained further recognition with the birth of John Eales (1744-1810), a renowned English architect who designed numerous buildings in Bath, Somerset, and the surrounding areas.

Another notable figure was Sir James Eales (1759-1833), a British naval officer who served during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was knighted for his distinguished service.

The 19th century saw the emergence of prominent literary figures with the surname EALES, including the poet and novelist Mary Eales (1817-1892) and the children's author Wilberforce Eales (1837-1904).

Throughout its history, the surname EALES has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eales

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

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

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