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

Eldemire, 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 Eldemire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eldemire in America

Eldemire is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eldemire surname appeared 122 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 Eldemire.

The history of the last name Eldemire

The surname Eldemire is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, specifically in the county of Devon. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "eld" meaning "old" and "mere" meaning "pool" or "lake." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person who lived near an old body of water or a settlement with an ancient lake or pond.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Eldmere," which is likely an early variant spelling.

In the 13th century, a man named Robert de Eldmere was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Somerset, suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of England by that time. Another early record comes from the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1275, where a William Eldemere is listed as a landowner.

During the 14th century, the name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the county of Devon. The Subsidy Rolls of 1327 list several individuals with the surname Eldemire, including John Eldemire and Walter Eldemire, both listed as residing in the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

One notable historical figure with this surname was Sir Thomas Eldemire (c. 1450-1522), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Devon. He served as the Mayor of Exeter in 1492 and was instrumental in the construction of several churches and chapels in the region.

Another prominent individual with this name was Reverend William Eldemire (1625-1698), an English clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Taunton, Somerset. He was known for his extensive writings on theology and biblical exegesis.

In the 18th century, a man named Edward Eldemire (1721-1788) gained recognition as a skilled architect and surveyor. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Guildhall Library and the East India Company's warehouses along the River Thames.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable bearer of this surname was Sarah Eldemire (1806-1876), a pioneering educator and women's rights advocate. She founded several schools for girls in London and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

Finally, in the early 20th century, Sir Henry Eldemire (1878-1957) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to Spain from 1923 to 1932. He played a crucial role in maintaining diplomatic relations between the two countries during a period of political unrest in Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eldemire

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

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

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