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

Etters, 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 Etters surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Etters in America

Etters is the 33087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Etters surname appeared 692 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 Etters.

We can also compare 2010 data for Etters 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 Etters

The surname Etters is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "ættor," which means "venom" or "poison." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was perceived as having a sharp or venomous tongue or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Etters can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ettar." This entry suggests that the name was already in use in England during the 11th century.

The Etters surname is particularly associated with the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in northern England. In the 13th century, records show an individual named Robert Etters residing in the village of Driffield, Yorkshire.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Etters. One of the earliest known figures was Sir John Etters (c. 1400 - 1478), a prominent landowner and knight from Lincolnshire. He served as a member of Parliament and was involved in the Wars of the Roses.

Another notable figure was William Etters (1548 - 1612), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Dean of Winchester Cathedral. He was known for his contributions to theological discourse and his writings on church history.

In the 18th century, Thomas Etters (1722 - 1795) was a successful merchant and industrialist from Yorkshire. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region and was instrumental in the establishment of several mills and factories.

During the 19th century, the surname Etters was also found in other parts of England, such as Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. One notable individual from this era was Sir George Etters (1815 - 1892), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the city of Bristol.

Another significant figure was Emily Etters (1867 - 1942), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first girls' schools in London and was actively involved in the suffragette movement, campaigning for women's right to vote.

While the surname Etters is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the northern counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Etters

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

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

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