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

Enwright, 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 Enwright surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Enwright in America

Enwright is the 51830th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Enwright surname appeared 401 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 Enwright.

We can also compare 2010 data for Enwright 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 Enwright

The surname ENWRIGHT has its origins in England, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "enge" meaning narrow and "wricht" meaning worker, likely referring to a person who worked in a confined space or was a craftsman.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical records from the county of Yorkshire, where it was initially spelled variations such as Engwricht, Engewryght, and Engrewright. These early spellings reflect the evolution of the name over time and the regional dialects of the area.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was John Engewryght, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379. These rolls were tax records kept by the government, providing valuable insights into the names and occupations of individuals during that period.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the influential Paston family in Norfolk. These letters mention a Richard Engewryght, who was a servant in the Paston household during the latter half of the century.

The ENWRIGHT surname is also found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. While the exact spelling may vary, the presence of similar names in this important historical document highlights the antiquity of the surname.

Notable individuals with the ENWRIGHT surname throughout history include:

1. Sir William Enwright (1532-1598), a prominent merchant and member of the Company of Merchant Adventurers in London.
2. Elizabeth Enwright (1620-1675), an English Quaker and early settler in Pennsylvania, known for her writings on religious tolerance.
3. John Enwright (1762-1832), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Naval General Service Medal.
4. Samuel Enwright (1806-1879), an American inventor and engineer who patented several improvements to steam engines and boilers.
5. Mary Enwright (1885-1962), a British suffragette and activist who campaigned for women's right to vote in the early 20th century.

The ENWRIGHT surname has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in England's medieval past. Its evolution reflects the changing language and regional variations, while the individuals who bore this name contributed to various fields, from commerce and military service to engineering and social activism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Enwright

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

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

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