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

Enholm, 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 Enholm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enholm in America

Enholm is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enholm surname appeared 103 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 Enholm.

The history of the last name Enholm

The surname Enholm has its origins in Scandinavia, specifically Sweden and Finland. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th or 14th century, derived from a combination of the Old Norse words "en" meaning "one" or "single," and "holm" meaning "small island" or "piece of dry land."

The earliest known records of the name date back to the 16th century, when it appeared in documents and parish registers in various parts of Sweden and Finland. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Erik Enholm, a farmer from the Swedish province of Uppland, born around 1520.

In the 17th century, the name Enholm began to appear in historical records beyond Scandinavia. For instance, Hans Enholm, a Swedish merchant born in 1625, is documented as having lived and conducted business in the Dutch city of Amsterdam during the latter half of that century.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Enholme, Enholmen, and Enholms, which were influenced by local dialects and naming conventions. One notable figure from this period was Johan Enholm, a Finnish military officer who served in the Swedish army during the Great Northern War (1700-1721).

In the 19th century, the Enholm surname gained prominence with several individuals leaving their mark in various fields. Nils Enholm (1842-1923), a Swedish politician and journalist, was a prominent figure in the early labor movement and served as a member of the Swedish parliament. Another notable bearer of the name was Carl Enholm (1876-1942), a Finnish architect who designed several notable buildings in Helsinki, including the Kallio Church.

Other notable individuals with the surname Enholm include Erik Enholm (1905-1985), a Swedish author and playwright who wrote several successful novels and plays; and Helmi Enholm (1911-1998), a Finnish artist and sculptor renowned for her abstract works.

Throughout its history, the surname Enholm has maintained a strong presence in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden and Finland, where it continues to be a relatively common surname. However, due to migration and cultural exchange, individuals bearing this surname can now be found in various parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enholm

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

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

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