2000
#11,469
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,519
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.93
Rare Last name
Eanes
A Portuguese and Galician surname derived from the given name "Iohannes," meaning "God is gracious."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,909 Americans carry the last name Eanes. That puts it at #11,802 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.85 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 117,825 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eanes surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.9K
1 in 117,825
Census rank
#11,802
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,537 bearers of the surname Eanes in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.85 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11802nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eanes, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Black (13.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eanes
Among Census respondents with the surname Eanes, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Black (13.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Eanes bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eanes surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.4% · 2,014
- Black or African American13.8% · 350
- Two or more races3.6% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 57
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 15
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eanes
Eanes appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,069
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,870
+351 bearers (+13.9%)
Per 100,000 0.97
Rank movement Up 400 places
2020
#11,802
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,537
-333 bearers (-11.6%)
Per 100,000 0.85
Rank movement Down 733 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,469 | 2,519 | 0.93 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,069 | 2,870 | 0.97 | +351 bearers (+13.9%) | Up 400 places |
| 2020 | #11,802 | 2,537 | 0.85 | -333 bearers (-11.6%) | Down 733 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eanes surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,069 | #11,802 | -6.6% |
| Count | 2,870 | 2,537 | -11.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.97 | 0.85 | -12.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eanes bearers went from 2,870 to 2,537 (-11.6% change). The surname moved down 733 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,069 to #11,802.
FAQ
Eanes surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eanes?
Name Census estimates that about 2,909 living Americans carry the surname Eanes. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 117,825 residents.
How common is Eanes?
Eanes ranks #11,802 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.85 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,537 people with the surname Eanes. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,909), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.85 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.85 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Eanes.
Has Eanes become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eanes went from 2,870 recorded bearers to 2,537. That is a decrease of 333 (-11.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,069 to #11,802.
What does the Census say about the background of Eanes?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eanes, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.4%. The next largest groups are Black (13.8%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eanes in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.4% (2,014 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eanes appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.4%), Black (13.8%), Two or More Races (3.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eanes (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eanes mean?
A Portuguese and Galician surname derived from the given name "Iohannes," meaning "God is gracious." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eanes (0.85 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Eanes?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.