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

Endres, 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 Endres surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Endres in America

Endres is the 6562nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Endres surname appeared 5,163 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Endres.

We can also compare 2010 data for Endres 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 Endres

The surname Endres has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the Germanic personal name "Endres," which was a shortened form of the name "Andreas." This name was derived from the Greek name "Andreas," meaning "manly" or "brave."

The earliest recorded instances of the Endres surname can be found in medieval German records and documents. One notable example is the mention of a "Conradus Endres" in the records of the city of Nuremberg in 1317. This suggests that the name was already established in various regions of Germany by the 14th century.

The Endres surname is often associated with the town of Endres, located in the region of Franconia, Bavaria. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname based on their place of origin or residence in this town or its surrounding areas.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts, such as the "Bürgermeisterliste" (List of Mayors) of the city of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where an "Endres Eymann" was listed as a mayor in 1478.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Endres surname was Johann Endres, a German theologian and reformer born in Dortmund around 1460. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in the region of Westphalia.

Another notable figure was Georg Endres, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1569 to 1628. He was known for his religious paintings and engravings, many of which can be found in churches and museums throughout Germany.

In the 18th century, Johann Franz Endres (1742-1798) was a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (chapel master) at the court of Mannheim. His compositions, particularly his church music, were highly regarded during his time.

The 19th century saw the birth of Jakob Endres (1858-1921), a German Catholic theologian and philosopher. He was a professor at the University of Freiburg and made significant contributions to the field of Christian philosophy and theology.

Finally, in the 20th century, Rudolf Endres (1901-1984) was a German architect and urban planner. He is best known for his work in the reconstruction and redevelopment of cities in Germany after World War II, particularly in the city of Dortmund.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Endres

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

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

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