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

Ethington, 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 Ethington surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ethington in America

Ethington is the 17502nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ethington surname appeared 1,610 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 Ethington.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ethington 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 Ethington

The surname Ethington is of English origin, with its roots traceable back to the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "Eađa" and "tun," meaning "prosperous" and "enclosure" or "settlement," respectively. This combination suggests that the name likely originated from a prosperous settlement or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Edintone." This entry refers to a settlement in Warwickshire, which was likely the birthplace of the surname. Over time, the spelling evolved to its current form, Ethington.

During the 13th century, the name Ethington appeared in various legal documents and parish records across the Midlands region of England. One notable bearer of the name was Sir John Ethington, a landowner and knight who lived in the late 14th century. His family's coat of arms depicted three silver stars on a red field, symbolizing their prominence and status.

In the 16th century, the Ethington family expanded their influence, with members holding positions of authority in local government and the church. William Ethington, born in 1542, was a prominent member of the clergy and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwick for over three decades.

As the centuries passed, the Ethington name continued to spread across England, with some members venturing further afield. In the late 18th century, Thomas Ethington (1762-1838) was a renowned explorer and cartographer who mapped vast regions of the Canadian wilderness.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Ethington (1804-1879), a pioneering educator who established several schools for underprivileged children in London. Her efforts paved the way for improved access to education for the lower classes during the Victorian era.

In the realm of literature, the name Ethington is associated with the poet and playwright, Robert Ethington (1867-1941), whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the English countryside. His collection of poems, "Echoes from the Meadows," was widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

While the Ethington name may have evolved over the centuries, its English origins and associations with prosperity and settlement have endured, contributing to the rich tapestry of British history and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ethington

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

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

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