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

Ealom, 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 Ealom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ealom in America

Ealom is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ealom surname appeared 129 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 Ealom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ealom 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 Ealom

The surname EALOM originates from the ancient Anglo-Saxon regions of England, with its roots tracing back to the 7th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ealor," meaning "old" or "ancient." This suggests that the name EALOM may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone considered venerable or long-lived.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EALOM surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. An entry from the county of Lincolnshire mentions a landowner named Aelfric Ealom, indicating the presence of this surname during the Norman conquest.

During the Middle Ages, the EALOM name appeared in various historical records, often with slight variations in spelling, such as Ealom, Ealum, or Ealome. One notable figure from this period was Sir William Ealom, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Hundred Years' War against France in the 14th century.

In the 16th century, the EALOM surname was associated with the village of Ealom in Staffordshire, England. This connection suggests that some EALOM families may have originated from or held lands in this area, leading to the adoption of the place name as their surname.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals with the EALOM surname have achieved notable positions or made significant contributions. Examples include:

1. John Ealom (1550-1623), an English theologian and author who served as the Bishop of Salisbury from 1616 until his death.

2. Elizabeth Ealom (1670-1745), a renowned midwife who practiced in London and was highly regarded for her expertise in obstetrics.

3. Thomas Ealom (1710-1782), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

4. William Ealom (1780-1856), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in his hometown of Bristol.

5. Jane Ealom (1825-1901), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for girls in Manchester, England, promoting equal educational opportunities for women.

While the EALOM surname has endured for centuries, its origins remain rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon heritage of England, reflecting the rich tapestry of history woven into this distinctive family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ealom

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

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

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