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

Easterday, 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 Easterday surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Easterday in America

Easterday is the 11529th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Easterday surname appeared 2,728 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Easterday.

We can also compare 2010 data for Easterday 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 Easterday

The surname Easterday is of English origin and dates back to the late medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English words "ēastra" meaning "east" and "dæg" meaning "day," which together refer to the Christian festival of Easter, celebrated annually in the spring.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Easterday can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296, where a John Estridai is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have originated in the county of Sussex or surrounding areas.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Estirday, Estridai, and Estyrday, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. These early spellings provide insight into the name's evolution over time.

The Easterday surname is also linked to several place names in England, such as Easterday Farm in West Sussex and Easterday Lane in Wiltshire. These place names likely derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the close relationship between surnames and geographic locations during the Middle Ages.

Notable individuals with the Easterday surname throughout history include:

1. John Easterday (c. 1520-1570), an English landowner and member of the gentry in Gloucestershire.
2. William Easterday (1632-1705), a Puritan settler and farmer in colonial Massachusetts.
3. Elizabeth Easterday (1760-1834), a British Quaker activist and advocate for women's rights.
4. James Easterday (1844-1916), an American Civil War veteran and politician who served as a U.S. Congressman from Missouri.
5. Alice Easterday (1867-1942), a Canadian author and poet known for her works depicting rural life in Ontario.

The surname Easterday has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its origins deeply rooted in the English language and Christian traditions. Its continued use over time reflects the enduring legacy of this name and its significance within various communities and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Easterday

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

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

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