2000
#112,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Entrican
An English surname possibly derived from a French place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Entrican. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Entrican surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Entrican in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Entrican, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Entrican
The surname Entrican has its origins in England, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have originated from a place name, possibly derived from the Old English words "entre" and "can," meaning "among the cans" or "among the reeds."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Entricham," referring to a settlement in the county of Gloucestershire. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a particular location or landholding.
During the Middle Ages, the Entricans were predominantly found in the counties of Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. The name underwent various spelling variations over the centuries, including Entricham, Entrikham, and Entrykham, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects.
In the 14th century, records show a John Entrykan serving as a landowner and member of the gentry in the village of Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire. Another notable figure from this era was Richard Entrican (c. 1350-1420), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of Worcester.
Moving into the 16th century, the name appears in the parish records of Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, with the baptism of Robert Entrican in 1574. During this period, the family also had a presence in the neighboring county of Oxfordshire.
One of the most prominent individuals bearing the Entrican name was Sir Henry Entrican (1581-1651), a renowned lawyer and judge who served as Chief Justice of the Common Pleas from 1640 to 1651. He was known for his expertise in property law and played a significant role in shaping English jurisprudence.
Another notable Entrican was Reverend William Entrican (1655-1723), a clergyman and theologian who served as the Rector of Glenfield in Leicestershire. He was renowned for his scholarly works on religious topics and his contributions to the Church of England.
In the 18th century, the Entricans continued to be found in the Midlands region of England, particularly in the counties of Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Some members of the family ventured further afield, with records showing an Entrican presence in the city of London and other parts of the country.
While the Entrican name has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has left its mark on various aspects of English society, from landownership and commerce to law and religion. Despite its rarity, the name has endured, carrying with it a rich heritage that spans centuries of English history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Entrican
Among Census respondents with the surname Entrican, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Entrican bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Entrican surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.3% · 115
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Entrican
Entrican appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#117,480
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
+3 bearers (+2.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 5,115 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-31 bearers (-20.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,790 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,365 | 145 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #117,480 | 148 | 0.05 | +3 bearers (+2.1%) | Down 5,115 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -31 bearers (-20.9%) | Down 26,790 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Entrican surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #117,480 | #144,270 | -22.8% |
| Count | 148 | 117 | -20.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -21.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Entrican bearers went from 148 to 117 (-20.9% change). The surname moved down 26,790 positions in the national ranking, going from #117,480 to #144,270.
FAQ
Entrican surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Entrican?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Entrican. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Entrican?
Entrican ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Entrican. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Entrican.
Has Entrican become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Entrican went from 148 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 31 (-20.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #117,480 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Entrican?
Among Census respondents with the surname Entrican, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Entrican in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Entrican appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.3%), Two or More Races (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Entrican (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Entrican mean?
An English surname possibly derived from a French place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Entrican (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Entrican?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.