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

Eary, 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 Eary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eary in America

Eary is the 38389th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eary surname appeared 577 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 Eary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eary 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 Eary

The surname Eary is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "earding," meaning a person who lived near a plowed or cultivated field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, dated 1273, which mentions a certain Robertus de Erdington. This suggests that the name may have initially been spelled Erdington or Eardington before evolving into its modern form.

In the 14th century, the Eary surname began appearing in various historical records across different regions of England. For instance, the Poll Tax Returns of Yorkshire in 1379 lists a John Erdyngton, while the Feet of Fines for Essex from 1397 mentions a William Eardyngton.

The Eary name may also be linked to certain place names, such as Erdington, a district in Birmingham, or Eardington, a village in Shropshire. These locations could have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals bearing the Eary surname include William Eary (1560-1628), an English clergyman and writer who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Stratford-upon-Avon during the time of William Shakespeare. Another prominent figure was Sir Samuel Eary (1615-1680), a wealthy merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1673.

In the 18th century, John Eary (1720-1798) gained recognition as a successful farmer and landowner in Gloucestershire, while his contemporary, Elizabeth Eary (1735-1810), was a prominent philanthropist known for her contributions to various charitable causes in Somerset.

Furthermore, the Eary surname has been associated with the military, with Captain James Eary (1795-1856) serving in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars and later becoming a respected landowner in Wiltshire.

While the Eary surname may not be among the most common in England today, its rich history and evolution over the centuries are a testament to the diverse origins and influences that have shaped many of the country's family names.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eary

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

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

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