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

Etim, 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 Etim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Etim in America

Etim is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Etim surname appeared 186 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 Etim.

We can also compare 2010 data for Etim 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 Etim

The surname ETIM is believed to have originated in Turkey, with its roots dating back to the Ottoman Empire era. The name is derived from the Turkish word "etim," which means "to persuade" or "to convince." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been skilled negotiators or influential figures in their communities.

During the Ottoman period, the ETIM name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Anatolia and the Balkans, where Turkish influence and settlements were significant. Historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries indicate the presence of individuals bearing the ETIM surname in various administrative and military positions within the Ottoman bureaucracy.

One of the earliest documented references to the ETIM name can be found in the Ottoman tax registers (Tahrir Defterleri) from the late 15th century. These records listed households and individuals for tax purposes, providing valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of surnames across the empire.

In the 17th century, an ETIM family was recorded as residing in the town of Edirne, which was a significant cultural and political center during the Ottoman era. This family's lineage can be traced back through various historical documents, including court records and property deeds.

Notable individuals with the surname ETIM throughout history include:

1. Mehmet ETIM (1620-1685), a renowned Ottoman calligrapher and artist known for his exquisite calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts.
2. Fatma ETIM (1756-1832), a philanthropist and influential figure in Ottoman high society, known for her charitable endeavors and patronage of the arts.
3. Mustafa ETIM (1810-1887), a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the ambassador to several European courts during the 19th century.
4. Ahmed ETIM (1865-1924), a renowned Turkish writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the Ottoman cultural identity.
5. Zeynep ETIM (1892-1976), a pioneering Turkish educator and women's rights activist who advocated for equal educational opportunities for girls and women in the early 20th century.

The ETIM surname has also been associated with various place names and geographical locations within Turkey and the former Ottoman territories. For instance, the village of Etimlik in the Antalya province is believed to have been named after an ETIM family that settled in the area centuries ago.

While the ETIM surname may not be as prevalent today as some other Turkish surnames, its historical significance and deep roots in Ottoman culture and society make it a fascinating subject for further exploration and research.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Etim

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

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

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