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

Etherington, 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 Etherington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Etherington in America

Etherington is the 22260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Etherington surname appeared 1,158 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 Etherington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Etherington 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 Etherington

The surname Etherington is of English origin, deriving from the Old English words "edisc" meaning pasture and "tun" meaning enclosure or settlement. It is believed to have originated in the medieval period, referring to someone who lived in a pasture settlement or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mentions a William de Edistone. This spelling variation was likely an early form of Etherington, reflecting the local pronunciation and dialect.

During the 13th century, the surname started appearing in various records across northern England, including the Assize Rolls of Lancashire and the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire. In these documents, spellings such as Edricheston, Edrekeston, and Ederikeston were used, further demonstrating the evolution of the name over time.

In the 14th century, the Etherington surname gained prominence with the birth of Sir Ralph Etherington (c.1320-1387), a notable English landowner and military commander. He served under Edward III during the Hundred Years' War and was awarded significant estates in Yorkshire for his service.

Another notable figure was John Etherington (c.1450-1520), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the city of York. He helped finance the construction of several churches and public buildings, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architecture and infrastructure.

The Etherington name also appeared in literature, with the poet and dramatist Richard Etherington (1608-1655) being one of the earliest recorded examples. His works, though largely forgotten today, were popular in his time and provide insight into the literary culture of 17th century England.

During the 18th century, the Reverend John Etherington (1717-1785) was a prominent figure in the Church of England, serving as the Rector of Somerby in Leicestershire for over 40 years. His sermons and theological writings were widely read and respected among the clergy of his day.

In more recent times, the name has been associated with notable figures such as the British author and naturalist Wilfred Etherington (1891-1966), whose works on nature and wildlife were widely acclaimed, and the English cricketer and cricket administrator Sir Norman Etherington (1920-2011), who made significant contributions to the sport throughout his career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Etherington

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

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

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