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

Egenes, 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 Egenes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egenes in America

Egenes is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egenes surname appeared 149 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 Egenes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egenes 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 Egenes

The surname Egenes is of Norwegian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Scandinavia. The name is believed to be derived from the old Norse word "egg," which means "edge" or "ridge," often referring to a geographical feature such as a cliff or a steep slope.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Egenes can be found in the Diplomatarium Norvegicum, a collection of medieval Norwegian diplomatic records and documents. In the year 1402, a reference is made to a person named Olaf Egenes, who was a landowner in the Telemark region of Norway.

During the 16th century, the Egenes name appears in various records and documents from the Agder county in southern Norway. This region was known for its rugged terrain and coastal landscapes, which may have contributed to the origin and meaning of the name.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual named Hans Egenes (1732-1801) gained recognition as a skilled shipbuilder and naval architect in the town of Arendal, located in the Aust-Agder county of Norway. His contributions to the maritime industry helped establish the Egenes name in the coastal regions of Norway.

Another notable figure bearing the Egenes surname was Johannes Egenes (1858-1932), a Norwegian theologian and author who served as a pastor in the Lutheran Church. He wrote several books on religious topics and was influential in the theological discourse of his time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Egenes name in the United States can be traced back to the mid-19th century, when Norwegian immigrants began arriving in significant numbers. In 1858, a man named Lars Egenes settled in Wisconsin, where he worked as a farmer and helped establish a Norwegian-American community.

Throughout history, the Egenes surname has been associated with various professions, including farming, seafaring, and religious leadership, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of those who carried this name. While the specific origins of the name may be shrouded in the mists of time, its connection to the rugged landscapes of Norway remains a defining characteristic.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egenes

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

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

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