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

Eure, 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 Eure surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eure in America

Eure is the 14669th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eure surname appeared 2,027 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eure.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eure 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eure

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

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

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