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

Ensing, 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 Ensing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ensing in America

Ensing is the 47186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ensing surname appeared 450 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 Ensing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ensing 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 Ensing

The surname Ensing originated in the Netherlands, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch surname "Ensink," which itself comes from the combination of the words "ense" (meaning "meadow" or "pasture") and "ink" (a suffix indicating origin or descent). This suggests that the name's origins may have been occupational, referring to individuals who lived or worked in meadows or pastures.

Records from the 16th and 17th centuries show variations in the spelling of the name, including "Ensincks," "Ensinck," and "Ensingh." These variations likely arose due to regional differences in pronunciation and spelling conventions at the time. The name appears to have been predominantly concentrated in the eastern provinces of the Netherlands, particularly in the regions of Overijssel and Gelderland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ensing can be found in the archives of the city of Zwolle, in the province of Overijssel. In a document dated 1587, a certain Hendrik Ensing is mentioned as a landowner and farmer in the nearby village of Mastenbroek.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie or VOC), which was a major trading and colonial enterprise. A merchant named Jan Ensing is listed as having sailed to the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) in 1623, where he likely engaged in trade and commercial activities.

Another notable individual bearing the Ensing surname was Pieter Ensing, a Dutch painter who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Born in Zwolle in 1666, Ensing was known for his still-life paintings and landscapes. Some of his works can be found in museums in the Netherlands and other European countries.

During the 19th century, the name Ensing gained prominence in the field of education. Geert Ensing (1818-1891) was a Dutch schoolteacher and writer who published several textbooks and educational materials. He was also involved in the establishment of teacher training programs in the Netherlands.

In the 20th century, the Ensing surname was carried by individuals in various fields, including academia and politics. Gerrit Ensing (1891-1968) was a Dutch economist and professor at the University of Amsterdam, who made significant contributions to the study of international trade and economic theory.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the surname Ensing throughout history. While the name may not be as widespread as some other Dutch surnames, it has a rich heritage and can be traced back to the rural regions of the Netherlands several centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ensing

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

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

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