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

Eldreth, 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 Eldreth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eldreth in America

Eldreth is the 32396th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eldreth surname appeared 710 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 Eldreth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eldreth 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 Eldreth

The surname Eldreth originated in England, likely emerging during the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ald" (old) and "ræd" (counsel or advice), suggesting a connection to someone who provided wise counsel or guidance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a vast survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears in various spellings, such as Aldred, Aeldred, and Eldred, reflecting the fluid nature of name spellings during that era.

Over the centuries, the name underwent various transformations and regional variations. In some areas, it was spelled Eldridge or Eldredge, while in others, it took on the form of Eldreth or Eldret. These variations often reflected local dialects and regional influences.

One notable bearer of the name was Sir Eldred of Saxony, a 12th-century knight who fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade (1189-1192). Another historical figure was John Eldred (c. 1552-1632), an English merchant and traveler who explored parts of modern-day India and published accounts of his travels.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Eldreth family settled in the American colonies, with records showing Thomas Eldreth arriving in Virginia in 1635. Later, in the 18th century, Nathaniel Eldreth (1719-1804) gained recognition as a prominent landowner and community leader in Massachusetts.

Another noteworthy individual was William Eldreth (1780-1856), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and participated in several significant battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

Throughout history, variations of the Eldreth surname have been associated with various places, particularly in England. For example, the village of Eldred in North Yorkshire and the hamlet of Eldredge in Gloucestershire share similarities with the surname, suggesting possible connections to these locations or their former inhabitants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eldreth

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

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

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