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

Eardley, 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 Eardley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eardley in America

Eardley is the 28131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eardley surname appeared 851 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 Eardley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eardley 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 Eardley

The surname Eardley is of English origin and dates back to the late 11th century. It is derived from the Old English words "eart", meaning a piece of ground, and "ley", meaning a clearing or meadow. This name likely originated in the counties of Staffordshire or Cheshire, where several places bearing the name Eardley were established during the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eardley surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Ardeldei" and refers to a settlement in Staffordshire. This early spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time.

In the 13th century, records show an individual named William de Eardley holding land in the village of Eardley, located near the town of Sandbach in Cheshire. This suggests that the Eardley family had established itself as landowners in the area during that period.

During the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the Eardley name was Sir Thomas Eardley (c. 1320 - 1380), a knight and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War alongside Edward, the Black Prince. He was awarded lands in Cheshire for his service.

In the 16th century, the Eardley family gained prominence through their involvement in the English Reformation. Thomas Eardley (1504 - 1570) was a Protestant clergyman and a close associate of Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, playing a role in the establishment of the Church of England.

Another notable figure was Sir Culling Eardley (1605 - 1663), a lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the English Civil War. He was a staunch Royalist and supported King Charles I during the conflict.

The Eardley surname has also been associated with several place names, such as Eardley End in Staffordshire and Eardley Green in Cheshire, further reinforcing its geographical ties to these regions.

Throughout history, the Eardley family has produced numerous individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, military service, and religious affairs. While the name has evolved in spelling over the centuries, its origins remain firmly rooted in the English countryside of Staffordshire and Cheshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eardley

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

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

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