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

Eanes, 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 Eanes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eanes in America

Eanes is the 11069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eanes surname appeared 2,870 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 Eanes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eanes 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 Eanes

The surname "EANES" is of English origin, originating in the county of Devon in the southwestern region of England. It first appeared in historical records during the late 12th century.

The name "EANES" is believed to be a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name "Ean," which was a shortened version of the Old English name "John." The addition of the suffix "-es" or "-s" indicates the name's patronymic nature, indicating "son of Ean" or "Ean's son."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname appears in the Pipe Rolls of Devon from 1197, where a certain "Iohannes filius Eani" (John, son of Ean) is mentioned. This entry suggests that the surname had already become established in the region by the end of the 12th century.

In the 13th century, the name "EANES" appeared in various forms, such as "Eynes," "Enes," and "Eynes." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time. The surname was particularly prevalent in the areas around Exeter and Barnstaple in Devon.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname "EANES" was Sir John Eanes (c. 1360-1426), a member of the English gentry from Devon. He served as a Member of Parliament for Barnstaple in 1385 and 1390 and played a role in the local administration of the county.

Another individual of note was Richard Eanes (c. 1540-1618), a merchant and sea captain from Plymouth, Devon. He is recorded as having been involved in early English expeditions to the West Indies and the colonization of Virginia in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

In the 17th century, the surname "EANES" appeared in various parish records and legal documents across Devon and neighboring counties. One such record is the will of John Eanes of Stogumber, Somerset, dated 1670.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the name "EANES" can be found in the records of the Society of Genealogists in London. One example is the baptismal record of William Eanes, born in 1732 in Taunton, Somerset.

In the 19th century, notable individuals bearing the surname "EANES" included John Eanes (1796-1875), a farmer and landowner from Exeter, Devon, and William Eanes (1818-1901), a businessman and philanthropist from Bristol.

While the surname "EANES" is relatively uncommon today, it remains a part of the rich tapestry of English family names and reflects the long history and heritage of the county of Devon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eanes

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

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

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