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

Eneh, 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 Eneh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eneh in America

Eneh is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eneh surname appeared 135 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 Eneh.

The history of the last name Eneh

The surname "ENEH" is believed to have originated in the region of Saxony, Germany during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "enaha," which means "near" or "close by," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived in close proximity to a particular landmark or settlement.

One of the earliest known references to the surname "ENEH" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from Saxony, which mentions a certain "Heinrich Eneh" in a land transaction dated 1287. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname appears in various records from the region, often with slight variations in spelling, such as "Enehe," "Enehe," or "Eneher." These variations likely arose due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

One notable individual with the surname "ENEH" was Hans Eneh, a prominent merchant and city councilor in the town of Leipzig during the late 15th century. He was born around 1450 and played a significant role in the city's economic and political affairs until his death in 1512.

Another historical figure bearing the surname was Johann Eneh, a Lutheran theologian and scholar who lived in the 16th century. He was born in the town of Zwickau in 1523 and studied at the University of Wittenberg under the tutelage of Martin Luther himself. Eneh later became a pastor and published several works on theology and biblical exegesis before his death in 1590.

In the 17th century, the name "ENEH" appears in connection with the town of Annaberg-Buchholz, located in the Ore Mountains of Saxony. Records from this time mention a certain "Michael Eneh," who was a prominent citizen and landowner in the area around 1650.

Moving into the 18th century, the surname is associated with the village of Großenhain, near Dresden. Historical documents refer to a "Johann Friedrich Eneh," who was born in 1712 and served as the village's schoolmaster and organist for many years until his death in 1782.

Another notable individual with the "ENEH" surname was Carl Eneh, a German painter and engraver who lived in the 19th century. Born in Dresden in 1821, he studied at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and became known for his intricate engravings depicting landscapes and architectural scenes. Eneh's works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime, and he died in 1892 in his hometown.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eneh

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

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 Eneh 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.

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

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