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

Ee, 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 Ee surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ee in America

Ee is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ee surname appeared 190 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 Ee.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ee 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 Ee

The surname "EE" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Dutch word "eede," which means "oath" or "vow." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had taken a significant oath or played a role in administering oaths.

In the early days, the name was often spelled as "Eede" or "Eeden," reflecting its Dutch roots. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Leiden municipal archives, where a certain Pieter Eede is mentioned in a document dated 1487.

As the name spread across the Netherlands and neighboring regions, it underwent various spelling variations, including "Ee," "Eee," and "Ey." One notable bearer of the name was Jan Ee, a Dutch merchant and trader who lived in the late 16th century and was involved in the lucrative spice trade between the Netherlands and the East Indies.

In the 17th century, the name made its way to North America with Dutch settlers. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the New World is that of Jacob Ee, who arrived in New Netherland (present-day New York) in 1638 and became a prosperous landowner and trader.

Another notable figure in the history of the "EE" surname was Pieter Ee, a Dutch military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies in the late 18th century. He played a significant role in the Dutch campaign against the British during the Napoleonic Wars in the region.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence in the literary world with the Dutch writer and playwright Jacobus Ee (1819-1892), whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.

Other notable individuals with the surname "EE" include:

1. Hendrik Ee (1767-1834), a Dutch botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Dutch East Indies.
2. Willem Ee (1887-1964), a Dutch painter and artist known for his vibrant landscapes and cityscapes.
3. Johanna Ee (1901-1985), a Dutch Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1920 and 1924 Summer Olympics.
4. Pieter Ee (1912-1998), a Dutch architect and urban planner who played a key role in the reconstruction of Rotterdam after World War II.
5. Marieke Ee (born 1975), a contemporary Dutch author and novelist whose works have been translated into multiple languages.

While the surname "EE" may not be as widespread as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ee

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

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

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