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

Etchison, 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 Etchison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Etchison in America

Etchison is the 16195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Etchison surname appeared 1,783 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 Etchison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Etchison 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 Etchison

The surname Etchison has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the place name "Etchingham" in the county of Sussex. This place name is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Hechingeham," which means "the homestead of the family or followers of a man called Ecca."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Etchison can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex from 1194, where a Thomas de Hechingeham is mentioned. This indicates that the surname likely emerged from the place name by the late 12th or early 13th century.

In the 14th century, the surname was also documented in various records with variations in spelling, such as Hecchingham, Echyngeham, and Etchingham. These variations reflect the evolution of the name over time and the regional dialects of different areas.

One notable bearer of the surname was Sir James Etchison (1552-1617), a Member of Parliament for Sussex during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the governance of the county and was involved in local matters.

Another individual of note was William Etchison (1675-1744), who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol during the 18th century. He amassed a considerable fortune through his trading activities and left a lasting legacy in the form of charitable endowments.

In the 19th century, John Etchison (1821-1893) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House and the Natural History Museum. His innovative designs and attention to detail earned him widespread acclaim.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Etchison (1867-1945), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the United States. Her progressive approach to education and emphasis on equal opportunities for women were groundbreaking for her time.

Finally, Sir Arthur Etchison (1889-1975) was a decorated military officer who served with distinction in both World Wars. He received numerous honors for his bravery and leadership, including the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for valor in the British Empire.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contributions of individuals bearing the surname Etchison throughout different eras and fields of endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Etchison

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

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

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