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

Enlow, 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 Enlow surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enlow in America

Enlow is the 10847th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enlow surname appeared 2,936 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 Enlow.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enlow 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 Enlow

The surname Enlow originates from England, likely emerging during the medieval period between the 5th and 15th centuries. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "en" meaning "one" and "low" referring to a hill or mound, suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who resided near a solitary hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Enlouwe." This historical record provides insights into the distribution of land and resources in England during the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name Enlow appeared in various forms, such as "Enlowe" and "Enloewe," reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation common during that era. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and scribal interpretations.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Enlow surname, John Enlow (1568-1642) was a prominent landowner in Warwickshire, England. His estate, known as Enlow Manor, was a significant property during the Tudor and Stuart periods.

Another historical figure was William Enlow (1620-1698), a merchant and member of the East India Company. He played a crucial role in establishing trade routes between England and the Indian subcontinent, contributing to the expansion of British commercial interests in the region.

In the 18th century, the Enlow family gained prominence in the United States. Benjamin Enlow (1745-1823), a Revolutionary War veteran from Virginia, was granted land for his military service and became a respected community leader in the Shenandoah Valley.

During the 19th century, the name Enlow was found in various locations across the United States, reflecting the westward migration of families seeking new opportunities. One notable figure was Sarah Enlow (1812-1892), a pioneer and advocate for women's rights in the state of Illinois.

The Enlow surname has also been associated with several place names, such as Enlow City in Missouri and Enlow Fork in West Virginia, further emphasizing its historical roots and geographic distribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enlow

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

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

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