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

Ennen, 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 Ennen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ennen in America

Ennen is the 36788th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ennen surname appeared 607 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 Ennen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ennen 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 Ennen

The surname ENNEN originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "enne" which means "old woman" or "grandmother". This suggests that the name may have been originally given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who had the characteristics or appearance of an elderly woman.

The earliest recorded instances of the ENNEN surname date back to the 13th century in various regions of present-day Germany, particularly in the areas around the Rhine River valley. Some of the earliest spellings include Enne, Ennen, and Ennen-er. The name is also found in old church records and tax rolls from that time period.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with the ENNEN surname was Johannes Ennen, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Cologne. Records show that he was involved in trade along the Rhine River and owned several properties in the city.

During the 16th century, the ENNEN name appeared in the Münster region of Germany. One prominent individual was Gerhard Ennen, a scholar and theologian who was born in 1530 and died in 1598. He wrote several works on religious topics and was influential in the Protestant Reformation movement.

In the 17th century, the ENNEN surname spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. One noteworthy person was Hans Ennen, a military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). He fought for the Protestant forces and achieved the rank of Colonel before his death in battle in 1642.

Another significant figure was Johann Peter Ennen, who lived from 1733 to 1805. He was a prominent architect and builder in the city of Aachen, and was responsible for designing and constructing several churches and public buildings in the region.

As the ENNEN name continued to spread across Germany and into other parts of Europe, it also became associated with certain professions and trades. In some areas, the name was linked to occupations such as innkeepers, brewers, or vintners, possibly due to its similarity to the German word "Wein" meaning "wine".

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ennen

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

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

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