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

Engram, 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 Engram surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Engram in America

Engram is the 15449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Engram surname appeared 1,896 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 Engram.

We can also compare 2010 data for Engram 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 Engram

The surname ENGRAM is of English origin, with its roots traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English words "engram" or "engrime," which referred to a person who used black dye or ink, likely a scribe or calligrapher. The name is closely linked to the occupation of those who worked with ink and writing materials during a time when literacy was not widespread.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ENGRAM surname can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Warwick, England, where a certain John Engram was baptized in 1592. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, the ENGRAM surname appeared in various historical documents, including the Hearth Tax Rolls of 1662-1666, which recorded households and their tax liability based on the number of fireplaces or hearths they had. This suggests that the name was relatively well-established in certain parts of England during this period.

The ENGRAM name has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was William Engram (1701-1778), a renowned English engraver and printmaker who was known for his intricate copperplate engravings of landscapes and architectural scenes. His works were highly sought after by collectors and helped establish his reputation as a skilled artist.

Another notable bearer of the ENGRAM surname was Robert Engram (1810-1891), a Scottish-born banker and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the city of Newcastle upon Tyne in England. He supported various charitable causes, including the establishment of a public library and the construction of the Engram Memorial Chapel.

In the literary realm, George Engram (1852-1935) was a British author and journalist who wrote several novels and short stories, as well as contributing articles to various publications. He was particularly known for his works exploring themes of rural life and the English countryside.

Moving into the 20th century, Sir Geoffrey Engram (1919-2008) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1976 to 1979, playing a crucial role in maintaining diplomatic relations during a tense period of the Cold War.

Finally, one cannot overlook the contributions of David Engram (1960-present), an American football player who had a successful career as a wide receiver in the National Football League, particularly with the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers.

These are just a few examples of the rich history and notable individuals associated with the ENGRAM surname, which has left its mark across various fields, from art and literature to diplomacy and sports, over the course of several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Engram

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

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

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