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

Eastep, 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 Eastep surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eastep in America

Eastep is the 19390th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eastep surname appeared 1,394 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 Eastep.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eastep 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 Eastep

The surname Eastep is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that has since become obscure or lost over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eastep can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and tenants in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 11th century.

The name Eastep is likely a variation or evolution of an older place name, potentially related to words like "east" or "step," which could indicate a settlement or location situated in an easterly direction or associated with a particular geographical feature such as a step or hill.

During the 13th century, records indicate the presence of individuals bearing the name Eastep in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name had spread across different regions by this time.

Notable individuals with the surname Eastep throughout history include William Eastep (c. 1520-1588), a prominent merchant and landowner in Nottinghamshire, and John Eastep (1634-1712), a respected clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Lincolnshire.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Eastep (1765-1842), a pioneering educator who established one of the earliest schools for girls in the village of Oxfordshire. Her efforts paved the way for increased access to education for women during a time when such opportunities were limited.

In the 17th century, the name Eastep appeared in various spellings, such as Esteppe, Estepp, and Estepe, reflecting the evolution of the name over time and regional variations in pronunciation and orthography.

Thomas Eastep (1792-1867), a prominent businessman and philanthropist from Yorkshire, left a lasting impact on his local community through his charitable endeavors and support for educational initiatives.

Throughout its history, the surname Eastep has maintained a presence across various regions of England, with families bearing this name contributing to various aspects of society, including commerce, education, and religious leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eastep

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

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

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