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

Efrem, 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 Efrem surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Efrem in America

Efrem is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Efrem surname appeared 101 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 Efrem.

The history of the last name Efrem

The surname Efrem has its origins in the ancient Greek language, deriving from the Greek name "Ephraim," which means "fruitful" or "fertile." This name traces its roots back to biblical times and the Old Testament figure of Ephraim, one of the sons of Joseph.

The name first emerged in the region of ancient Greece, particularly in areas such as Attica and the Peloponnese peninsula. It was commonly used among Greek families during the Byzantine era and was later adopted by various Slavic and Eastern European cultures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Efrem can be found in the Codex Sinaiticus, a famous ancient Greek manuscript dating back to the 4th century AD. This codex contains a list of names, including variations of the name Efrem.

In the 9th century, a renowned Byzantine scholar and theologian, Saint Ephraim of Antioch (c. 800-850), bore the name Efrem. He was known for his contributions to the fields of theology, philosophy, and literature.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Efrem appeared in various historical records across Eastern Europe. For example, in the 14th century, a Russian prince named Efrem Sviatoslavich was mentioned in the Nikon Chronicle, a significant historical text from that era.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Efrem was Ephraim the Greek (c. 1384-1426), a renowned Byzantine scholar and philosopher who played a crucial role in the cultural exchange between Byzantium and Muscovy (Russia).

In the 16th century, a Greek-born Catholic priest and theologian, Ephraim Ydrunte (c. 1510-1580), gained recognition for his work in promoting the union between the Eastern and Western Christian churches.

During the 17th century, a Russian monk and iconographer named Efrem Moskvitin (c. 1630-1700) gained fame for his intricate and highly revered icon paintings, which adorned numerous churches and monasteries across Russia.

Throughout history, the surname Efrem has been associated with various place names and locations, such as the town of Efremov in Russia, which was founded in the 17th century and named after a landowner named Efrem.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Efrem

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

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 Efrem 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.

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

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