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

Erves, 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 Erves surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erves in America

Erves is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erves surname appeared 139 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 Erves.

We can also compare 2010 data for Erves 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 Erves

The surname Erves is believed to have originated from the Anglo-Saxon regions of England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "yrfe," which means "inheritance" or "heritage." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who had inherited land or property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Erves can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Erevus," which is likely an early spelling variation.

During the 13th century, the name Erves appeared in various manorial records and charters across counties such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. These records often referred to individuals with the surname in connection with land transactions or legal disputes involving property ownership.

In the 14th century, the spelling of the name evolved to become more consistent with the modern form, "Erves." One notable individual from this period was John Erves, who was born around 1320 in the village of Ervesby, Lincolnshire. The village name itself is believed to be derived from the surname, suggesting that the Erves family may have been among the original settlers or landowners in the area.

During the 16th century, the Erves surname gained more prominence, particularly in the northern regions of England. One notable figure was William Erves, born in 1532 in Yorkshire. He was a prominent merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to hold significant estates in the region for several generations.

Another notable individual was Sir Thomas Erves, born in 1587 in Northumberland. He was a distinguished military officer who served in the English Civil War and was knighted for his service to the Crown. His son, also named Thomas Erves, followed in his footsteps and became a respected military commander during the latter part of the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Erves surname spread to other parts of England, as well as to Scotland and Ireland, likely due to migration and intermarriage. One prominent figure from this period was Robert Erves, born in 1721 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned scholar and writer who published several works on philosophy and theology.

Throughout its history, the Erves surname has maintained a strong connection to land ownership and inheritance, reflecting its roots in the Anglo-Saxon concept of "yrfe." While the name has evolved in spelling and geographical distribution over the centuries, its underlying meaning and significance have remained intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erves

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

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

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