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

Eam, 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 Eam surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eam in America

Eam is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eam surname appeared 270 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 Eam.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eam 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 Eam

The surname EAM has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon region of England, dating back to the 6th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "eam," which means "uncle" or "ancestor." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was related to an important family or clan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EAM can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholders and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Aelric Eam, who held estates in the county of Norfolk.

During the Middle Ages, the name EAM appeared in various medieval records and charters, often spelled differently, such as "Eame," "Eame," or "Eme." These variations likely arose due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John Eam was recorded as a monk at the Benedictine abbey in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. His name appeared in several abbey chronicles and documents, indicating his involvement in the religious community.

The earliest known bearer of the surname EAM was Sir William Eam (1285-1348), a prominent knight and landowner in Oxfordshire. He served in the army of King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War and participated in several military campaigns against the French.

Another notable figure was Richard Eam (1520-1589), a wealthy merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers in London. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and donated significant funds to support education and charitable causes in the city.

In the 17th century, Thomas Eam (1625-1698) was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on religious and philosophical subjects. His works, including "A Treatise on the Soul" and "The Divine Wisdom," were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

Over the centuries, the surname EAM has been associated with various place names and locations within England, such as Eamhurst in Gloucestershire, Eamcroft in Warwickshire, and Eamton in Oxfordshire. These places may have contributed to the spread and adoption of the name in different regions.

While the surname EAM is not extremely common today, it has a rich historical legacy that spans several centuries and reflects the diverse cultural influences that have shaped the English language and its naming traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eam

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

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

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