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

Endsley, 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 Endsley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Endsley in America

Endsley is the 10962nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Endsley surname appeared 2,902 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Endsley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Endsley 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 Endsley

The surname Endsley is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "ende" and "leah," collectively meaning "dweller at the end of the meadow or clearing."

This surname first emerged in the region of Warwickshire, where the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents from the 13th century. The Endsley family likely established themselves in this area during the Anglo-Saxon era, before the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest records of the Endsley name appears in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a Robert de Endesleye as a landowner in Warwickshire. This document provides valuable insight into the early spelling variations of the surname, which included Endesleye, Endsley, and Endisleigh.

During the 14th century, the Endsley family expanded their presence to neighboring counties, such as Staffordshire and Worcestershire. This is evidenced by the appearance of the name in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327, where a William Endsley is recorded as a taxpayer in the village of Clent, Worcestershire.

One notable individual bearing the Endsley surname was Sir John Endsley (c. 1520-1578), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. He served as a Justice of the Peace and played an active role in local affairs during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Another individual of historical significance was Thomas Endsley (1659-1724), a renowned clockmaker from Coventry, Warwickshire. He was renowned for his intricate and innovative clock designs, and his works were highly sought after by the nobility and gentry of the time.

In the 18th century, the Endsley family continued to maintain a strong presence in the Midlands region of England. Records show that a branch of the family settled in the village of Fillongley, Warwickshire, where they established themselves as successful farmers and landowners.

One notable figure from this era was Edward Endsley (1742-1818), a prominent Anglican clergyman who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick for over four decades. He was widely respected for his scholarly works and contributions to theological discourse.

As the centuries progressed, the Endsley surname continued to spread across various regions of England, with many descendants leaving their mark in fields such as agriculture, trade, and industry. Despite its widespread dispersal, the name has remained closely associated with its origins in the Midlands region of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Endsley

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

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

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