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

Erney, 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 Erney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erney in America

Erney is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erney surname appeared 545 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 Erney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Erney 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 Erney

The surname Erney has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English "earn," meaning "eagle," combined with the suffix "-ey," denoting a place or locality. Thus, Erney likely referred to a person residing near an area associated with eagles or a place named after these majestic birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erney appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Ernei." This ancient record provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames during the Norman conquest of England.

In the 13th century, the name Erney surfaced in various historical documents, such as the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it was spelled as "Ernye." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spellings were not yet established.

The Erney surname can also be traced back to places like Earney in Bedfordshire, England, and Erney in Wiltshire, England. These place names likely contributed to the formation and spread of the surname across different regions.

Among notable individuals bearing the Erney surname, Sir John Erney (c. 1350-1428) stands out. He was a prominent English knight and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Wiltshire in the early 15th century.

Another prominent figure was Sir Walter Erney (c. 1480-1544), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Bedfordshire during the reign of Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, Sir John Erney (1615-1689) gained recognition as an English politician and member of the landed gentry. He represented Wiltshire in the House of Commons during the English Civil War.

The surname Erney also found its way to Ireland, where John Erney (1789-1868) was a notable Irish politician and landowner. He served as a Member of Parliament for County Longford in the early 19th century.

Additionally, William Erney (1773-1832) was an English clergyman and author who published several works on theology and religious subjects during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds of individuals bearing the surname Erney, spanning various professions, regions, and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erney

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

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

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