2000
#13,920
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,988
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.74
Rare Last name
Eure
Derived from a place name in Normandy, France, likely referring to the yew tree or a water source.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,047 Americans carry the last name Eure. That puts it at #15,743 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 167,442 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eure 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
2.0K
1 in 167,442
Census rank
#15,743
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,785 bearers of the surname Eure in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15743rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eure, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Black (32.3%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eure
The surname "Eure" is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "eure," which means "water" or "river." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a river or body of water.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Some of the first documented occurrences of the name "Eure" appear in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.
One notable figure with the surname "Eure" was William de Eure, a Norman nobleman who fought alongside William the Conqueror during the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was later granted lands in Yorkshire, England, for his service to the crown.
In the 13th century, the name "Eure" began to appear in various forms, such as "Deure," "Deure," and "Dewer." These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and differences in pronunciation. During this time, a notable individual with the name was Sir Robert de Eure, a English knight who served under King Edward I and fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence in the late 13th century.
The surname "Eure" also has ties to several place names in Normandy, such as Eure, a department in the region, and the River Eure, which flows through the area. These geographical connections further reinforce the name's Norman origins.
Another prominent figure with the surname "Eure" was Sir Ralph de Eure (c. 1335-1405), an English knight and military commander who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his valor and leadership during the Siege of Calais in 1347.
In the 16th century, the name "Eure" continued to be documented in various records, including the birth of Robert Eure (c. 1540-1594), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.
Throughout history, the surname "Eure" has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including nobility, military leaders, academics, and clergymen. While the name originated in Normandy, it eventually spread to other regions as people migrated and settled in different areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eure
Among Census respondents with the surname Eure, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Black (32.3%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Eure 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 Eure surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.4% · 1,078
- Black or African American32.3% · 577
- Two or more races4.5% · 80
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eure
Eure 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
#14,669
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,027
+39 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Down 749 places
2020
#15,743
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,785
-242 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Down 1,074 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,920 | 1,988 | 0.74 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #14,669 | 2,027 | 0.69 | +39 bearers (+2.0%) | Down 749 places |
| 2020 | #15,743 | 1,785 | 0.60 | -242 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 1,074 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 Eure 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 | #14,669 | #15,743 | -7.3% |
| Count | 2,027 | 1,785 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.69 | 0.60 | -13.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eure bearers went from 2,027 to 1,785 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 1,074 positions in the national ranking, going from #14,669 to #15,743.
FAQ
Eure surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eure?
Name Census estimates that about 2,047 living Americans carry the surname Eure. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 167,442 residents.
How common is Eure?
Eure ranks #15,743 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,785 people with the surname Eure. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,047), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Eure.
Has Eure become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eure went from 2,027 recorded bearers to 1,785. That is a decrease of 242 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #14,669 to #15,743.
What does the Census say about the background of Eure?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eure, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.4%. The next largest groups are Black (32.3%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Eure in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.4% (1,078 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eure appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.4%), Black (32.3%), Two or More Races (4.5%). 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 Eure (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 Eure mean?
Derived from a place name in Normandy, France, likely referring to the yew tree or a water source. 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 Eure (0.60 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 have the last name Eure?
See how many Americans have the surname Eure on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.