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

Engwall, 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 Engwall surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Engwall in America

Engwall is the 55619th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Engwall surname appeared 369 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 Engwall.

We can also compare 2010 data for Engwall 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 Engwall

The surname ENGWALL is of Swedish origin, deriving from the Old Norse words "eng" meaning "meadow" and "vall" meaning "wall" or "rampart." It is believed to have originated in the late medieval period, possibly as early as the 13th century, in the regions of Götaland and Svealand in central Sweden.

The name ENGWALL may have initially referred to individuals residing near or associated with a fortified enclosure or defensive wall surrounding a meadow or pasture land. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been either landowners or individuals employed in agricultural or defensive roles related to such fortified meadows.

Historical records from the 16th century mention individuals with the surname ENGWALL, including Hans Engwall, a farmer from Västergötland, born around 1520. Another early recorded bearer of the name was Erik Engwall, a soldier from Östergötland, who served in the Swedish army during the Kalmar War against Denmark in the late 16th century.

The ENGWALL surname is also linked to several notable figures throughout history. Johan Engwall (1701-1781) was a Swedish clergyman and theologian who served as the Bishop of Strängnäs Diocese from 1751 until his death. Carl August Engwall (1810-1880) was a Swedish architect known for designing several prominent buildings in Stockholm, including the Royal Swedish Opera House.

In the 19th century, Peter Engwall (1826-1892) was a Swedish-American immigrant who settled in Minnesota and became a prominent figure in the local Swedish community. He served as a Lutheran minister and was involved in establishing several Swedish Lutheran churches in the region.

Another notable bearer of the ENGWALL surname was Axel Engwall (1878-1957), a Swedish architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the development of Stockholm's city plan during the early 20th century. His designs influenced the city's modern urban landscape and transportation infrastructure.

The ENGWALL surname has also been associated with various place names in Sweden, such as Engvallen, a locality in Gävleborg County, and Engvallskulle, a nature reserve in Västra Götaland County. These place names may have derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname, further solidifying its connection to the Swedish landscape and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Engwall

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

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

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