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

Enderson, 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 Enderson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enderson in America

Enderson is the 36736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enderson surname appeared 608 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 Enderson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enderson 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 Enderson

The surname Enderson has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "enden" and "sunu," meaning "the son of the ender or finisher." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who worked as a finisher or end-maker in a trade or craft.

The earliest known record of the Enderson name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire in 1273, where it is listed as "Endersone." This indicates that the name was present in the Bedfordshire area during the medieval period.

In the 14th century, the Enderson surname is mentioned in various tax records and court rolls in the counties of Hertfordshire and Essex. The variant spelling "Endersun" can be found in these documents, reflecting the evolving nature of surnames during that time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Enderson name was Sir John Enderson (c. 1440-1502), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Kent. He served as a Member of Parliament for Canterbury in 1472 and was knighted for his services to the Crown.

Another individual of note was Robert Enderson (1566-1628), a English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts, including "A Treatise on Christian Devotion" published in 1612.

In the late 16th century, the Enderson family established themselves in the village of Enderson's Green, located in the parish of Hales Owen, Worcestershire. This place name is likely derived from the surname itself, suggesting that the family had a significant presence in the area.

During the 17th century, the Enderson surname is recorded in the parish registers of various English counties, including Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire. One notable individual from this period was William Enderson (1620-1687), a merchant and landowner from Bristol.

By the 18th century, the Enderson name had spread to other parts of the British Isles, including Scotland and Ireland. One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Alexander Enderson (1724-1799), a prominent lawyer and judge who served as Lord Advocate of Scotland from 1783 to 1786.

In the 19th century, the Enderson surname continued to be present across various regions of England, with individuals such as John Enderson (1815-1887), a successful industrialist and factory owner from Manchester.

Throughout its history, the Enderson surname has maintained a presence in various parts of England and the British Isles, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and occupations of those who have carried this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enderson

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

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

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