2000
#1,673
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 19,616
First available Census row
Per 100,000 7.27
Uncommon Last name
Eubanks
A surname of Welsh origin meaning "son of Iorwerth," with Iorwerth being a Welsh personal name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 22,480 Americans carry the last name Eubanks. That puts it at #1,787 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 6.56 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 15,247 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eubanks surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
22K
1 in 15,247
Census rank
#1,787
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
6.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
20K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 19,604 bearers of the surname Eubanks in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 6.56 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1787th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eubanks, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.1%. The next largest groups are Black (20.9%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eubanks
Among Census respondents with the surname Eubanks, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.1%. The next largest groups are Black (20.9%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Eubanks bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eubanks surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White70.1% · 13,737
- Black or African American20.9% · 4,097
- Two or more races4.7% · 923
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 544
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 197
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 106
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eubanks
Eubanks appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#1,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 20,424
+808 bearers (+4.1%)
Per 100,000 6.92
Rank movement Down 82 places
2020
#1,787
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 19,604
-820 bearers (-4.0%)
Per 100,000 6.56
Rank movement Down 32 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #1,673 | 19,616 | 7.27 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,755 | 20,424 | 6.92 | +808 bearers (+4.1%) | Down 82 places |
| 2020 | #1,787 | 19,604 | 6.56 | -820 bearers (-4.0%) | Down 32 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eubanks surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,755 | #1,787 | -1.8% |
| Count | 20,424 | 19,604 | -4.0% |
| Per 100K | 6.92 | 6.56 | -5.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eubanks bearers went from 20,424 to 19,604 (-4.0% change). The surname moved down 32 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,755 to #1,787.
FAQ
Eubanks surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eubanks?
Name Census estimates that about 22,480 living Americans carry the surname Eubanks. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 15,247 residents.
How common is Eubanks?
Eubanks ranks #1,787 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 6.56 per 100,000 residents, which is about 7 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 19,604 people with the surname Eubanks. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (22,480), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 6.56 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 6.56 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 7 of them to have the surname Eubanks.
Has Eubanks become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eubanks went from 20,424 recorded bearers to 19,604. That is a decrease of 820 (-4.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #1,755 to #1,787.
What does the Census say about the background of Eubanks?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eubanks, the largest self-reported group is White at 70.1%. The next largest groups are Black (20.9%) and Two or More Races (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eubanks in the 2020 Census, accounting for 70.1% (13,737 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eubanks appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (70.1%), Black (20.9%), Two or More Races (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eubanks (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eubanks mean?
A surname of Welsh origin meaning "son of Iorwerth," with Iorwerth being a Welsh personal name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eubanks (6.56 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Eubanks?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Eubanks on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.