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

Eighmey, 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 Eighmey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eighmey in America

Eighmey is the 55505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eighmey surname appeared 370 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 Eighmey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eighmey 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 Eighmey

The surname EIGHMEY has its origins in the United Kingdom, specifically in England. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from an Old English word, "eige," which means "an island" or "a piece of land surrounded by water."

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Inquisitiones Post Mortem, a collection of medieval records documenting land transfers and inheritance cases in England. In these records, dated around the late 13th century, there are mentions of individuals with the surname EIGHMEY or similar spellings, such as "Eyghmey" or "Eyghmay."

The name EIGHMEY is also believed to have connections to various place names in England, particularly in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire. Some of these place names include Eymouth, a village in Lincolnshire, and Eghammerton, a small hamlet in Yorkshire. It is possible that the surname originated as a locational name, referring to individuals who hailed from these areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname EIGHMEY. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of William EIGHMEY, who lived in the late 14th century and was a merchant in the city of York. Another prominent figure was John EIGHMEY, a scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century and was known for his writings on religious matters.

In the 17th century, a man named Thomas EIGHMEY gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral. Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth EIGHMEY, a prominent philanthropist and social reformer who lived in the late 18th century and was actively involved in various charitable causes.

During the 19th century, a man named George EIGHMEY made a name for himself as a renowned explorer and naturalist. He traveled extensively throughout Africa and the Middle East, documenting his discoveries and contributing significantly to the field of natural history.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname EIGHMEY who have left their mark throughout history. While the name may not be as common today, its origins and historical significance remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eighmey

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

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

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