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

Eubanks, 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 Eubanks surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eubanks in America

Eubanks is the 1755th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eubanks surname appeared 20,424 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 people would have the surname Eubanks.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eubanks 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 Eubanks

The surname Eubanks has its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "ea" meaning river or stream, and "banke" meaning slope or bank. This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with someone who lived near a riverbank or sloped area.

The earliest recorded instances of the Eubanks surname can be found in medieval documents from various counties in England, such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. These early spellings include variations like Ewbanke, Eubancke, and Ewebancke, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional dialects of the time.

One notable historical figure bearing the Eubanks surname was Sir John Eubanks (1564-1629), a prominent English lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament during the reign of King James I. He was known for his legal expertise and played a significant role in shaping the laws and policies of his era.

Another Eubanks of note was William Eubanks (1701-1778), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the 18th century. He participated in several notable battles and expeditions, including the capture of Havana during the Seven Years' War.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded individuals with the Eubanks surname was Thomas Eubanks (1760-1830), a farmer and landowner in North Carolina. He was a veteran of the American Revolutionary War and is believed to be an ancestor of many modern-day Eubanks families in the southern states.

During the 19th century, the Eubanks surname gained prominence in various parts of the United States. One noteworthy individual was Robert Eubanks (1835-1912), a Union Army soldier who fought in the American Civil War and later became a respected businessman and community leader in Ohio.

Another notable figure was Mary Eubanks (1867-1940), an educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools and organizations dedicated to promoting education and empowerment for women, particularly in the southern states.

As the Eubanks surname continued to spread across different regions, it maintained its connection to the original Old English roots, reflecting the diverse histories and experiences of those who carried this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eubanks

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

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

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