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

Eblin, 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 Eblin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eblin in America

Eblin is the 37899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eblin surname appeared 586 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 Eblin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eblin 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 Eblin

The surname Eblin has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "ebba," meaning "wild boar," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to someone who hunted or lived near areas inhabited by wild boars. Alternatively, it could also be a locational name, referring to someone who lived near a place known for its boar population.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eblin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name was spelled "Ebbelyn" and referred to a landholder in the county of Norfolk.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records with different spellings, such as "Ebbelyn," "Ebelyne," and "Ebelyn." During this time, several individuals bearing the name Eblin were documented in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.

One notable figure with the surname Eblin was Sir John Eblin, a wealthy landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was known for his military service and participated in several campaigns during the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

Another significant person with this surname was Thomas Eblin, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. He was involved in the wool trade and served as the Mayor of London in 1562.

In the 17th century, the name Eblin was associated with several religious figures. One such individual was Reverend William Eblin, a Puritan minister who served as the vicar of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. He was born in 1610 and is known for his influential sermons and writings on Puritan theology.

During the 18th century, the Eblin family had a strong presence in the county of Lincolnshire. One notable member was Sir Robert Eblin (1712-1789), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Stamford. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and contributed to the establishment of several local schools and charitable institutions.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Eblin (1745-1828), a renowned author and poet from Northamptonshire. She published several collections of poems and was celebrated for her elegant writing style and insightful observations on nature and the human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eblin

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

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

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