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

Eeds, 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 Eeds surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eeds in America

Eeds is the 93125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eeds surname appeared 197 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 Eeds.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eeds 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 Eeds

The surname EEDS is believed to have originated in England, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. One theory suggests that it may be a variant or anglicized form of the German surname "Edes," derived from the personal name "Edu" or "Odo." Alternatively, some sources propose that it could be a locational name, originating from a place called Eeds or a similar-sounding location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EEDS can be found in the Norfolk Pipe Rolls of 1186, which mention a Richard de Edes. This historical document provides evidence of the surname's existence in England during the late 12th century. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 contain records of individuals with the surname EEDS, such as Willelmus Edes from Cambridgeshire.

During the 13th century, the EEDS surname appeared in various regions of England, including Oxfordshire, where a Robert Edes was documented in the Testa de Nevill records of 1242-1243. In the 14th century, the name was found in Yorkshire, with references to Johannes de Edes in the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379.

One notable individual bearing the EEDS surname was Richard Eedes, a 16th-century English clergyman and academic who lived from 1555 to 1604. He served as the Dean of Worcester Cathedral and was a renowned scholar of his time.

Another figure of historical significance was Sir Henry Eedes (1615-1685), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Milborne Port in 1660. He played an active role in the Restoration period following the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the EEDS surname was also found in the records of the Visitation of Berkshire, where a family bearing this name was recognized as gentry. John Eedes (1609-1667), a member of this family, was a noted English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

Moving into the 18th century, the EEDS surname continued to be present in various parts of England. One notable individual was William Eedes (1720-1792), a renowned English architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Royal Opera House in London.

Throughout history, the EEDS surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Eedes, Edes, and Eedis, reflecting the diverse regional dialects and scribal practices of the time. Despite these variations, the surname has maintained a distinct presence in English records and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eeds

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

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

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