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

Ennes, 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 Ennes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ennes in America

Ennes is the 57101st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ennes surname appeared 357 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 Ennes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ennes 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 Ennes

The surname ENNES is believed to have originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval era. One of the earliest recorded instances of this name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086. It is thought that the name ENNES may have derived from the Old English word "enne," meaning "one" or "lone."

During the 13th century, the name ENNES appeared in various records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a certain Reginald Ennes was mentioned in 1230. This suggests that the name had already gained some prominence in that region by that time. Additionally, the surname ENNES was sometimes spelled as "Enys" or "Enis" in early documents, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that period.

One noteworthy individual bearing the surname ENNES was Sir John Ennes, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. He owned extensive estates in Wiltshire and was known for his military service during the Hundred Years' War. Another notable figure was Richard Ennes, a scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Ely in the early 15th century (born around 1370, died in 1426).

In the 16th century, the name ENNES was associated with several place names in England, such as Ennesmore and Ennesthorpe, both located in Yorkshire. This connection to these place names further reinforced the surname's geographical roots in certain regions of the country. During this time, a certain Thomas Ennes (born around 1520) gained recognition as a successful merchant and landowner in London.

By the 17th century, the ENNES surname had spread to other parts of England, as well as to Scotland and Ireland. One prominent figure from this era was Sir James Ennes (1599-1679), an English politician and member of Parliament who played a significant role in the English Civil War. In Scotland, the name was associated with the Ennes family of Aberdeenshire, who held substantial landholdings and influence in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname ENNES has been carried by various individuals from different walks of life, including landowners, military figures, clergymen, merchants, and politicians. While the name may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it first emerged as a distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ennes

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

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

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