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

Ennels, 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 Ennels surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ennels in America

Ennels is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ennels surname appeared 144 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 Ennels.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ennels 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 Ennels

The surname "ENNELS" is believed to have originated in England, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is thought to be a locational surname, derived from a place name associated with the old English word "ennill," which means "a small island or piece of ground surrounded by water."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Enelmesholme" or "Enelmislande," referring to a small island or land surrounded by water. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived on or near such islands or wetlands.

In the 13th century, records show variations of the name, such as "Enehille" and "Enelle," which later evolved into the more modern spelling of "ENNELS." During this period, the name was primarily concentrated in the counties of Worcestershire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire, where many families bearing the name resided.

Notable individuals with the surname "ENNELS" throughout history include Sir John ENNELS (1554-1622), a prominent English politician and member of Parliament during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was Richard ENNELS (1670-1738), a renowned English clergyman and author who served as the Dean of Winchester.

In the 18th century, William ENNELS (1727-1805) gained recognition as a skilled architect and surveyor, responsible for designing several notable buildings in London. Later, in the 19th century, Edward ENNELS (1822-1893) made a name for himself as a successful industrialist and philanthropist, establishing several charitable foundations in his hometown of Birmingham.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was the renowned British explorer and naturalist, Sir John ENNELS (1865-1947), who led several expeditions to Africa and South America, contributing significantly to the field of natural history and geography.

While the name "ENNELS" has its roots in England, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the world due to migration and settlement patterns. However, its origins can be traced back to the ancient English place names and the people who inhabited the islands and wetlands of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ennels

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

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

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