2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Enmon
Family name of Old English origin meaning "from the old church".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Enmon. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Enmon surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Enmon in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Enmon, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.8%. The next largest groups are Black (15.7%) and Hispanic (13.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Enmon
The surname ENMON has its origins in England, with records of the name dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "enon" and "mun," which together translate to "the one of the hill." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near or on a prominent hill or elevated area.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the ENMON name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1195, where a William Enmon is listed as a landowner. This provides evidence that the name was well-established in England by the late 12th century.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Ennemon" and "Enemon," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that era. A notable individual from this period was John Enmon, a merchant from Bristol who was recorded in the city's trade records in 1267.
By the 14th century, the name had spread to other regions of England, with records showing ENMONs residing in counties like Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. One significant figure was Sir Thomas ENMON, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346.
The 15th century saw the emergence of several ENMON families in the English countryside, with many holding modest landholdings and positions in local communities. One such individual was Robert ENMON, a yeoman farmer from Warwickshire, who was mentioned in the manor court rolls of 1487.
In the 16th century, the ENMON name continued to be well-established, with individuals bearing the surname appearing in various historical records. Of particular note was Elizabeth ENMON, a renowned herbalist and midwife from Kent, who was praised for her knowledge of medicinal plants in the writings of the naturalist John Gerard in 1597.
As the centuries progressed, the ENMON surname spread further across England, with individuals from this family line making their mark in various fields, including academia, the military, and the arts. However, it is important to note that the name remained relatively uncommon compared to some more widespread surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Enmon
Among Census respondents with the surname Enmon, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.8%. The next largest groups are Black (15.7%) and Hispanic (13.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Enmon bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Enmon surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White67.8% · 82
- Black or African American15.7% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino13.2% · 16
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Enmon
Enmon appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-8 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,708 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+4 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 799 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 15,708 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.4%) | Up 799 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Enmon surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #142,108 | #141,309 | 0.6% |
| Count | 117 | 121 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Enmon bearers went from 117 to 121 (+3.4% change). The surname moved up 799 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #141,309.
FAQ
Enmon surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Enmon?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Enmon. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Enmon?
Enmon ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 121 people with the surname Enmon. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Enmon.
Has Enmon become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Enmon went from 117 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 4 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #142,108 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Enmon?
Among Census respondents with the surname Enmon, the largest self-reported group is White at 67.8%. The next largest groups are Black (15.7%) and Hispanic (13.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Enmon in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.8% (82 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Enmon appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (67.8%), Black (15.7%), Hispanic (13.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Enmon (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Enmon mean?
Family name of Old English origin meaning "from the old church". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Enmon (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Enmon?
Want to know how many people are called Enmon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.