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

Earis, 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 Earis surname is from the 2000 census data.

Popularity of Earis in America

Earis is the 127948th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Earis surname appeared 123 times in the 2000 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Earis.

The history of the last name Earis

The surname Earis is of English origin, dating back to the medieval period. The name likely emerged in the southeastern regions of England, where many such surnames were formed from occupational and topographical sources. The earliest derivatives of Earis can be traced to the Old English words egan meaning "plowing" and ris meaning "brushwood" or "scrub," suggesting a connection to agricultural work or a person who lived near an area of scrubland.

Historical records indicate that Earis first appeared in written documents in the late 13th or early 14th century. One of the earliest known references to the surname is found in a tax roll from Essex in 1296, where a John Earis is listed as a taxpayer. As with many surnames from this period, spelling variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling. Other versions include Eariss and Erris, although these forms appear less frequently.

Another significant early mention is in the records of the feudal aid collection in Kent during the early 14th century. A Richard Earis is noted in these documents, which further supports the surname's geographical concentration in the southeastern counties of England. The name's presence in such records points to its usage among the agricultural and working classes.

Among the notable bearers of the surname Earis is Thomas Earis, a 15th-century yeoman documented in the 1440 parish registers of St. Mary's Church in Surrey. Thomas's prominence in local agricultural operations lends credence to the occupational roots of the surname. Another notable figure is Elizabeth Earis, who was recorded as a resident of Hampshire in 1572. Her family was involved in local trade, suggesting that the name had spread and been adapted by various societal levels.

In the 17th century, the Earis surname appears in more diversified regions and occupations. William Earis, born in 1623 in Hertfordshire, became a noted figure in local governance, serving as a parish constable and churchwarden, demonstrating the family's growing civic engagement.

A later historical figure is John Earis, an 18th-century clockmaker from Suffolk, born in 1712. His intricate craftsmanship and timepieces gained regional acclaim, illustrating the surname's association with skilled trades by this period. John's legacy included several apprentices who carried the Earis name into the burgeoning industrial trades of the next century.

The surname Earis thus encapsulates a rich tapestry of English heritage, rooted in agricultural origins and evolving through various societal roles over the centuries. Its presence in historical records highlights the name's endurance and adaptation from medieval times to the modern era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Earis

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

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 2000 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Earis 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.

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

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