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

Easterwood, 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 Easterwood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Easterwood in America

Easterwood is the 14870th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Easterwood surname appeared 1,991 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 Easterwood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Easterwood 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 Easterwood

The surname Easterwood has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from a place name, possibly referring to a location or settlement situated near an eastward-facing woodland area. This combination of geographical markers was commonly used in the formation of surnames during that era.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Easterwood can be found in the Worcestershire County Records of the late 13th century, where a certain John de Easterwood is mentioned as a landholder. This suggests that the name was already well-established by that time.

In the 14th century, the Easterwood family appeared to have gained prominence in the county of Somerset. A notable figure from this period was Robert Easterwood, a wealthy merchant and landowner who was involved in local politics and served as a sheriff in 1367.

As the centuries progressed, the Easterwood name continued to be found in various historical records and documents across different regions of England. One particularly intriguing reference comes from the Court Rolls of Lincolnshire in the early 16th century, which mention a dispute over land ownership involving a Thomas Easterwood.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling were common during earlier times, and the name Easterwood was sometimes recorded as Esterwode, Esterwud, or even Esterwode, reflecting the fluidity of orthography in those days.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Easterwood surname throughout history, one can mention Sir William Easterwood (1597-1671), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as a Member of Parliament and Chief Justice of the Common Pleas. Another notable figure was Mary Easterwood (1721-1789), a renowned botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the British Isles.

In the realm of literature, the name Easterwood is associated with the acclaimed 19th-century novelist and poet, John Easterwood (1812-1878), whose works explored themes of rural life and the changing social landscape of Victorian England.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the achievements of Sir Robert Easterwood (1901-1987), a pioneering aerospace engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early jet propulsion systems and helped shape the field of aeronautical engineering.

While the surname Easterwood may have originated from a specific geographic location, its carriers have left an indelible mark across various walks of life, from law and science to literature and technology, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Easterwood

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

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

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