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

Eap, 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 Eap surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eap in America

Eap is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eap surname appeared 209 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 Eap.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eap 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 Eap

EAP is an English surname with origins dating back to the early medieval period in England. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "eap," which referred to a river or stream, suggesting that the original bearers of this surname may have lived near a body of water.

One of the earliest records of the EAP surname can be found in the Domesday Book, the comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Eadric Eap, indicating the presence of the name in the late 11th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the EAP surname appeared in various forms, such as Eapp, Eppe, and Epp, reflecting the variations in spelling common in that era. These variations may have arisen from regional dialects or scribal errors in record-keeping.

Several notable individuals bore the EAP surname throughout history. One of the earliest was John Eap (c. 1340-1415), a wealthy merchant and landowner in the county of Somerset. Another prominent figure was Thomas Eap (1510-1578), a scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of Windsor during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

In the 17th century, the EAP surname gained recognition with the birth of Edward Eap (1628-1703), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and public buildings in London. His son, William Eap (1665-1726), followed in his footsteps and became a respected architect in his own right.

The 18th century saw the rise of James Eap (1732-1810), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several charitable foundations in his hometown of Bristol. His legacy continues to this day through the Eap Foundation, which supports education and community development initiatives.

Throughout the centuries, the EAP surname has been associated with various places in England, including the village of Eap in Gloucestershire and the town of Eapham in Wiltshire. These place names may have influenced the surname's development or provided clues to the origins of its bearers.

While the EAP surname may not be as prevalent today as some other English surnames, its rich history and diverse associations with notable individuals and locations have contributed to its enduring legacy as a part of England's cultural and genealogical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eap

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

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

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