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

Enge, 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 Enge surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enge in America

Enge is the 30767th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enge surname appeared 757 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 Enge.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enge 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 Enge

The surname "ENGE" has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "engan," meaning "narrow" or "confined space." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a narrow valley or a confined area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "de Enge." This entry likely refers to a person hailing from a place called "Enge," which could have been a village or a region with a narrow geographical feature.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname began to appear in various records and manuscripts across different counties in England. Some notable examples include Roger de Enge, mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Oxfordshire in 1268, and William atte Enge, recorded in the Subsidy Rolls for Sussex in 1327.

The name also had variations in spelling over time, such as "Enge," "Enghe," and "Eng." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname "ENGE" was John Enge, born around 1410 in Somerset, England. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his family's coat of arms is still preserved in local records.

Another notable figure with this surname was William Enge, born in 1572 in Gloucestershire. He was a respected clergyman and served as the rector of the parish of Painswick for over four decades.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in connection with several place names, such as Engefeld (Engelfield) in Berkshire and Engecombe (Engecombe) in Devon. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in those regions.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, several individuals with the surname "ENGE" gained recognition in various fields. For instance, Joseph Enge (1718-1793) was a renowned architect from Northamptonshire, known for designing several churches and public buildings in the region.

Another notable bearer of the name was Elizabeth Enge (1776-1845), a writer and poet from Wiltshire. Her collection of poems, titled "Musings of a Country Maid," was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the field of science, there was Thomas Enge (1812-1879), a botanist and naturalist from Yorkshire. He made significant contributions to the study of British flora and published several influential works on the subject.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and diversity associated with the surname "ENGE" over the centuries. While the name may have originated from a humble description of a geographical feature, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enge

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

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

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