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

Eno, 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 Eno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eno in America

Eno is the 17111th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eno surname appeared 1,658 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 Eno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eno 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 Eno

The surname ENO is of Old English origin, derived from the Old English word "enu", meaning "lamb". It first emerged in the county of Kent, England, during the Anglo-Saxon period of the 5th to 11th centuries.

The name was initially used as a nickname or descriptive name, likely referring to someone who tended or herded lambs. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname, being passed down from generation to generation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Eno" in the county of Kent. This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames in medieval England.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as "Enno" and "Ennow", reflecting the variations in pronunciation and record-keeping practices of that era. The earliest known bearer of the name was William Eno, who was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Suffolk in 1203.

Notable historical figures with the surname Eno include:

1. John Eno (c. 1520-1585), an English composer and organist during the Renaissance period.
2. Ralph Eno (1628-1703), one of the first settlers of Windsor, Connecticut, in the American colonies.
3. James Eno (1765-1837), a prominent businessman and real estate developer in New York City, known for establishing the Eno Hotel and several other properties.
4. William Phelps Eno (1858-1945), an American pioneer in the field of traffic safety and road engineering, credited with inventing the stop sign and traffic circle.
5. Brian Eno (born 1948), an influential British musician, composer, record producer, and visual artist, known for his pioneering work in ambient music and his collaborations with artists like David Bowie and U2.

The name Eno has also been associated with various place names, such as Enosburg, a town in Vermont, named after the Eno family who were among the early settlers in the area.

Throughout its history, the surname Eno has maintained its presence across various regions, particularly in England and North America, where it has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eno

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

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

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