2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Endacott
A locational surname derived from a place name in Devon, England.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Endacott. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Endacott surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Endacott with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Endacott in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Endacott, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Endacott
The surname Endacott has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ende" and "cot," which together mean "end cottage" or "cottage at the end." This suggests that the name may have originated from a location or dwelling situated at the end of a village or settlement.
Some of the earliest records of the name Endacott can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Devonshire from the late 13th century, where variations such as "Endecote" and "Endicote" appear. It is likely that the name originated in the county of Devon, where many families bearing this surname have historically resided.
In the 15th century, the name appears in the Feet of Fines for Devonshire, an important legal record of land transactions, indicating that the Endacott family had established itself as landowners in the region during this period.
One notable early bearer of the name was John Endacott, who was born in the village of Honiton, Devonshire, in the late 16th century. He served as a prominent merchant and was involved in the local government of the town.
Another historical figure was William Endacott, born in 1625 in the parish of Cheriton Fitzpaine, Devonshire. He was a respected landowner and farmer, and records from the 17th century show that his family held substantial property in the area.
In the 18th century, the Endacott family had spread to other parts of England, with some members settling in the county of Somerset. Thomas Endacott, born in 1712 in the village of Kilmington, Somerset, was a notable figure who served as a churchwarden and was involved in local affairs.
The 19th century saw the migration of some Endacott families to other parts of the British Empire, including Australia and New Zealand. One such individual was Robert Endacott, born in 1824 in Devonshire, who immigrated to Australia in the 1850s and became a successful farmer and landowner in the colony of Victoria.
Another prominent individual with the surname Endacott was Mary Endacott, born in 1842 in the village of Rockbeare, Devonshire. She was a renowned author and poet, whose works focused on the rural life and traditions of her native county.
While the Endacott surname has its roots in the county of Devonshire, it has since spread across England and beyond, with families bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Endacott
Among Census respondents with the surname Endacott, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Endacott bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Endacott surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.0% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino8.3% · 9
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Endacott
Endacott appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+7 bearers (+6.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,777 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.9%) | Up 8,777 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Endacott surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #150,935 | 5.5% |
| Count | 101 | 108 | 6.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Endacott bearers went from 101 to 108 (+6.9% change). The surname moved up 8,777 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #150,935.
FAQ
Endacott surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Endacott?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Endacott. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Endacott?
Endacott ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Endacott. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Endacott.
Has Endacott become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Endacott went from 101 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 7 (+6.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Endacott?
Among Census respondents with the surname Endacott, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.3%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Endacott in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.0% (94 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Endacott appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.0%), Hispanic (8.3%), Two or More Races (2.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Endacott (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Endacott mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name in Devon, England. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Endacott (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Endacott?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.