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

Enis, 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 Enis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enis in America

Enis is the 31329th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enis surname appeared 740 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 Enis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enis 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 Enis

The surname Enis is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "enes," which means "an ash tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who lived near a prominent ash tree or a location known for its abundance of ash trees.

In ancient records, the name can be found spelled in various ways, such as Enys, Enise, and Ennys. One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Enys" in the county of Hertfordshire.

During the 13th century, the surname Enis began to emerge in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. This suggests that the name may have originated in this general region before spreading to other areas.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname Enis was Sir John Enis, a wealthy landowner and knight who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his military service and his involvement in local politics in the county of Oxfordshire.

Another individual of note was William Enis, a prominent merchant and trader who lived in the city of London during the 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade and had business dealings with merchants from across Europe.

In the 16th century, a man named Thomas Enis gained recognition as a skilled architect and builder. He is credited with designing and constructing several notable buildings in the city of Oxford, including portions of Christ Church College.

During the 17th century, the name Enis was also found in certain parts of Scotland, particularly in the Scottish Lowlands. This may have been the result of migration or intermarriage between English and Scottish families.

One notable Scottish bearer of the name was Robert Enis, a minister and religious scholar who lived in the late 17th century. He was known for his extensive writings on theology and his involvement in the debates surrounding the Church of Scotland.

As the centuries passed, the surname Enis continued to be found throughout various regions of England and Scotland, with pockets of concentration in certain areas. While not among the most common surnames, it has persisted as a distinct family name with a rich historical tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enis

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

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

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