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

En, 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 En surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of En in America

En is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The En surname appeared 270 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 En.

We can also compare 2010 data for En 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 En

The surname EN is believed to have originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period. It is derived from the Old English word "en," which means "meadow" or "pasture." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near or owned a meadow or pasture land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname EN can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Enne." This document was a survey of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England.

During the Middle Ages, the surname EN was primarily concentrated in the counties of Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset in the southwest of England. This region was known for its lush meadows and grazing lands, which may have contributed to the prevalence of the name in those areas.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the surname EN was William En, a landowner and knight from Gloucestershire. He was mentioned in several medieval charters and records related to land disputes and legal proceedings.

Another prominent individual with the surname EN was John En, a wealthy merchant from Bristol who lived in the 14th century. He was involved in the wool trade and was a prominent member of the local merchant guild.

During the 16th century, the surname EN appeared in various spellings, such as Enne, Eynne, and Eyne. This was likely due to the lack of standardized spelling practices at the time.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the surname EN was Thomas En, a Puritan minister from Wiltshire. He was known for his fiery sermons and his opposition to the established Church of England.

Another notable figure was Edward En, a member of the British East India Company in the 18th century. He served as a factor (a commercial agent) in India and played a role in the company's expansion and trade activities in the subcontinent.

By the 19th century, the surname EN had spread to other parts of England, as well as to other English-speaking countries through emigration. Some variations of the name, such as Enn and Eyn, also emerged during this period.

While the surname EN is not among the most common surnames in the English-speaking world, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of southwestern England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name En

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

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

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