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

Entrekin, 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 Entrekin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Entrekin in America

Entrekin is the 17202nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Entrekin surname appeared 1,646 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 Entrekin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Entrekin 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 Entrekin

The surname Entrekin is of Scottish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Lanarkshire, where it was likely derived from the Old Scots words "entre" and "kin," meaning "between" and "kin" or "family." This suggests that the name may have referred to a family or clan that lived between two distinct regions or territories.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Scottish Parish Records from the late 16th century, where the spelling "Entrekin" appears. During this period, variations such as "Entrekyn" and "Entriken" were also common.

In the 17th century, the surname Entrekin is mentioned in several historical documents, including the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland from 1625, which refers to "James Entrykyn, merchant burgess of Glasgow." This record provides evidence of the name's presence in the Scottish mercantile community during that time.

The Entrekin surname is also linked to certain place names in Scotland. For instance, the village of Entriken in East Ayrshire may have derived its name from the same linguistic roots as the surname, though the exact connection remains uncertain.

Notable individuals bearing the Entrekin surname throughout history include:

1. Sir William Entrekin (c. 1580-1642), a Scottish military officer and landowner who served in the Thirty Years' War.
2. Robert Entrekin (1640-1712), a Scottish minister and scholar who authored several theological works.
3. Margaret Entrekin (1702-1768), a renowned Scottish weaver and textile artist whose tapestries were highly sought after by nobility.
4. John Entrekin (1768-1834), a Scottish-born merchant and landowner who emigrated to the United States and settled in Virginia.
5. James Entrekin (1812-1887), a Scottish-American engineer and inventor known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines.

While the Entrekin surname may not be as widespread as some others, its rich history and Scottish heritage have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the regions where it has been present.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Entrekin

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

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

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