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

Ekins, 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 Ekins surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ekins in America

Ekins is the 44730th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ekins surname appeared 480 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 Ekins.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ekins 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 Ekins

The surname Ekins has its origins in England, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "eken," meaning oak or oak tree, suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area with a significant number of oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ekins can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated 1273, where it appears as "Ekeyn." This early spelling variation highlights the name's evolution over time.

In the 14th century, the name Ekins appeared in various historical records, including the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1332, where it was written as "Ekyn." This indicates that the name was present in different regions of England during this period.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname Ekins. However, it does mention place names that may have contributed to the development of the surname, such as "Acton" (Oak Town) and "Okenhill" (Oak Hill).

One notable individual bearing the surname Ekins was Richard Ekins (1530-1590), an English printer and bookseller active in the 16th century. He is known for printing works by notable authors of the time, including John Foxe's "Book of Martyrs."

Another prominent figure was Nicholas Ekins (1635-1705), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Ardfert and Aghadoe in Ireland. He published several works, including a translation of the Book of Common Prayer into the Irish language.

In the 18th century, John Ekins (1720-1789) gained recognition as a British naval officer and colonial administrator. He served as the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia from 1785 to 1789.

Moving into the 19th century, James Ekins (1800-1877) was a British architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the church of St. John the Evangelist in Fitzroy Square.

Lastly, Charles Ekins (1868-1931) was a British painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and portraiture. He exhibited his works at the Royal Academy and other prestigious venues in the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ekins

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

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

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