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

Earnheart, 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 Earnheart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Earnheart in America

Earnheart is the 41579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Earnheart surname appeared 523 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 Earnheart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Earnheart 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 Earnheart

The surname Earnheart has its origins in England, emerging in the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "eorne," meaning "earnest" or "sincere," and "heort," meaning "heart." This combination suggests that the name originally referred to someone with a sincere or earnest heart.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Earnheart can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1327, where it appears as "Ernehert." This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.

In the 15th century, the Earnheart surname appeared in the manor records of the village of Biddulph, located in Staffordshire. These records document a family by the name of Earnheart who resided in the area during this period.

One notable individual bearing the Earnheart surname was John Earnheart, a merchant who lived in the city of York during the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was a prosperous trader and a respected member of the local community.

In the 17th century, the Earnheart name gained prominence through the writings of Thomas Earnheart, a renowned scholar and theologian. Born in 1623 in Oxfordshire, Earnheart authored several influential works on religious philosophy and became a respected figure in academic circles.

Moving into the 18th century, the Earnheart surname is found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham. These records document the baptisms, marriages, and burials of several families with the Earnheart name, providing valuable insights into their lives and presence in the local community.

One noteworthy individual from this time period was Elizabeth Earnheart, born in 1742 in Yorkshire. She gained recognition as a talented poet and writer, publishing a collection of her works in 1768 titled "Verses from the Heart."

In the 19th century, the Earnheart surname continued to be present in various parts of England. Notable figures included Sir William Earnheart (1812-1887), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from London, who made significant contributions to the city's development and charitable organizations.

Another individual of note was Mary Earnheart (1828-1902), a pioneering educator from Lincolnshire. She established several schools for underprivileged children and played a pivotal role in advancing educational opportunities for girls during her lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Earnheart

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

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

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