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

Earvin, 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 Earvin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Earvin in America

Earvin is the 50564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Earvin surname appeared 413 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 Earvin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Earvin 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 Earvin

The surname EARVIN originates from England and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ear" meaning "grave" and "vin" meaning "friend" or "protector." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who worked as a gravedigger or caretaker of a cemetery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1190, where it is spelled "Erwin." It is also found in various medieval records and manuscripts, such as the Chartulary of St. Mary's Abbey in York, dating back to the 13th century.

Over time, the name evolved into different spellings, including Erwin, Erwyn, Ervine, and eventually EARVIN. Some of these variations were influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in record-keeping.

In the 14th century, the EARVIN surname was associated with several notable individuals, such as John Ervine (c. 1315-1380), a prominent landowner in Nottinghamshire. Another figure was Richard Earvin (c. 1370-1435), a merchant and alderman in the City of London.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name continued to appear in various records, including parish registers and tax rolls. One notable bearer was Thomas Earvin (1582-1647), a scholar and clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Martin's Church in Birmingham.

In the 18th century, the EARVIN surname was found in several areas of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire. One prominent individual was Robert Earvin (1725-1798), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, who founded several schools and charitable institutions.

Another significant figure was William Earvin (1760-1837), a military officer who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several battles, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

Over the centuries, the EARVIN surname has been carried by a diverse range of individuals, including artists, writers, academics, and professionals. While the name may have evolved and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the ancient English roots and the unique occupational or descriptive meaning it once held.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Earvin

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Earvin, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!