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

Easterlin, 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 Easterlin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Easterlin in America

Easterlin is the 56710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Easterlin surname appeared 360 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 Easterlin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Easterlin 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 Easterlin

The surname Easterlin is of English origin, derived from the Old English words "east" and "lind" or "lin," meaning "easterly lime or linden tree." This suggests that the name initially referred to a person who lived near a linden tree located in an easterly direction from a known landmark or settlement.

The earliest known record of the Easterlin name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Esterlinge." This entry likely refers to a family residing near an easterly linden tree or in an easterly location with linden trees.

In the 13th century, the name appeared as "Esterlynge" in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, indicating the presence of Easterlin families in that region during that time period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Easterlin surname was Robert Easterlin, who was born in Lincolnshire, England, around 1520. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who studied at Cambridge University and later became a Canon of Windsor.

Another notable Easterlin was Sir William Easterlin, born in 1602 in Gloucestershire. He served as a Member of Parliament for Tewkesbury and played a significant role in the English Civil War, supporting the Royalist cause.

In the 18th century, John Easterlin (1712-1783) was a prominent merchant and landowner in Bristol, England. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed significantly to the development of the city's infrastructure.

The Easterlin name also has historical connections to the village of Easterlin in Derbyshire, England. This place name is believed to have derived from the Old English words "east" and "lind," further reinforcing the surname's association with easterly linden trees.

Another notable Easterlin was Richard Easterlin (1738-1815), a renowned architect from Yorkshire, who designed several notable buildings in and around London, including St. Pancras Church and the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.

Throughout history, the Easterlin surname has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Easterling, Easterlyng, and Easterlyne, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of different areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Easterlin

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

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

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