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

Easom, 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 Easom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Easom in America

Easom is the 41657th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Easom surname appeared 522 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 Easom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Easom 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 Easom

The surname EASOM originated in England and its roots can be traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "eas" meaning "ridge" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a village or settlement located on a ridge.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, where it appears as "William de Essham." This spelling variation highlights the evolution of the name over time and the influence of local dialects on its pronunciation and written form.

The EASOM surname is also mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, where it appears as "Roger de Essham." This record provides evidence of the name's presence in different regions of England during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the name was recorded as "Easam" in the parish records of Bromfield, Shropshire, in 1586. This spelling variation further illustrates the fluidity of surnames during that time and the lack of standardized spellings.

One notable bearer of the EASOM surname was John Easom, a prominent English clockmaker who lived in the 18th century. Born in 1691 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, he gained recognition for his exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs in horology.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Easom, an English clergyman born in 1774 in Oxfordshire. He served as the Rector of Chieveley, Berkshire, and was known for his contributions to theological writings and sermons.

In the 19th century, William Easom, born in 1810 in Derbyshire, made his mark as a successful businessman and entrepreneur. He established a prosperous textile manufacturing company, which played a significant role in the industrial development of the region.

Towards the end of the 19th century, James Easom, born in 1847 in Yorkshire, gained recognition as a skilled architect. He designed several notable buildings, including churches and public structures, leaving a lasting legacy in the architectural landscape of northern England.

The EASOM surname also has a presence in other parts of the world, likely due to migration and the dispersal of English families over time. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it emerged as a locational name reflecting the settlements and geographic features of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Easom

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

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

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