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

Eastin, 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 Eastin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eastin in America

Eastin is the 15700th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eastin surname appeared 1,858 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 Eastin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eastin 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 Eastin

The surname EASTIN is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period, specifically the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name in the county of Gloucestershire, England, where the earliest bearers of this surname likely resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EASTIN surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1198, where a certain Robert de Estune is mentioned. This spelling variation, "Estune," suggests a connection to the village of Eastington, located in the Stroud district of Gloucestershire.

During the 13th century, the EASTIN surname appeared in various historical records, including the Testa de Nevill, a survey of landholdings conducted in 1242-1243. In this document, a Richard de Eastinton is listed as a landholder in Gloucestershire.

It is worth noting that the EASTIN surname has undergone several spelling variations over the centuries, such as Easton, Eston, and Estun, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. These variations often made it challenging to trace the exact lineage of the surname.

One notable figure in history bearing the EASTIN surname was Sir Henry Eastin (c. 1460 - 1529), a prominent English merchant and Member of Parliament for the City of London during the reign of Henry VIII. Sir Henry was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his philanthropic efforts, including the establishment of a school in Gloucester.

Another individual of historical significance was William Eastin (1608 - 1678), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Standish in Lancashire. He is remembered for his work titled "A Treatise on the Art of Preaching," which was widely circulated and influential in its time.

In the 18th century, John Eastin (1728 - 1805) made his mark as a renowned English engraver and printmaker. His intricate engravings of landscapes and architectural subjects were highly prized during his lifetime and are now preserved in various museum collections.

Moving into the 19th century, we encounter Elizabeth Eastin (1815 - 1892), a pioneering English educator who established one of the first schools for deaf children in London. Her innovative teaching methods and dedication to promoting education for the hearing-impaired left a lasting impact on the field of special education.

Finally, in the 20th century, Sir Arthur Eastin (1901 - 1981) achieved prominence as a British military officer and diplomat. He served as the British Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1954 to 1959, playing a crucial role in navigating the complexities of the Cold War era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eastin

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

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

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