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

Eatherton, 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 Eatherton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eatherton in America

Eatherton is the 39887th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eatherton surname appeared 550 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 Eatherton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eatherton 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 Eatherton

The surname Eatherton originates from England and dates back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "eathor" meaning river and "tun" meaning settlement, referring to a settlement near a river.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ethretone". This entry suggests that the name was initially associated with a specific place, likely a town or village near a river.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Etherton, Eatherton, and Eatherton. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

One notable person with the surname Eatherton was Sir John Eatherton, a prominent landowner and military commander who lived in the 14th century. He played a significant role in the Hundred Years' War and was knighted for his bravery in battle.

In the 16th century, Thomas Eatherton, a wealthy merchant from London, was instrumental in establishing trade routes with the Netherlands. His commercial endeavors contributed to the city's economic prosperity during that era.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Eatherton, born in 1682, who was a renowned author and poet. Her collection of poems, entitled "Verses from the Heart," gained widespread acclaim and was widely read among literary circles of her time.

During the 18th century, the Eatherton family established roots in the county of Yorkshire, where they owned several estates and held positions of influence within the local gentry.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Admiral Sir William Eatherton (1760-1835), a distinguished naval officer who played a pivotal role in the Napoleonic Wars. His leadership and strategic prowess earned him numerous honors and accolades.

As the centuries passed, the Eatherton name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including academics, artists, and entrepreneurs, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eatherton

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

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

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