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

Eustice, 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 Eustice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eustice in America

Eustice is the 22260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eustice surname appeared 1,158 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 Eustice.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eustice 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 Eustice

The surname Eustice originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French personal name "Eustache," which itself came from the Greek name "Eustathios," meaning "prosperous" or "well-established." The name Eustathios was borne by several early saints and scholars, contributing to its popularity in medieval Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eustice surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Eustachius." This suggests that the name had already been established in England by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066. It is likely that the name was introduced to England by Norman settlers who arrived after the Conquest.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname Eustice was most prevalent in the counties of Devon and Cornwall in southwestern England. This region was known for its strong ties to the Norman culture and language, which may explain the early presence of the name there. Variations in spelling, such as "Eustace" and "Eustis," were also common during this period.

Notable individuals with the surname Eustice include Sir Maurice Eustice (c. 1260-1334), a prominent landowner and military commander in Cornwall during the reign of Edward I. Another notable figure was John Eustice (c. 1470-1535), a wealthy merchant and sheriff of Bristol in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the Eustice surname appears to have spread to other parts of England, as well as to Ireland and Scotland. One example is Edward Eustice (1642-1688), a Church of England clergyman and author who was born in Wiltshire, England.

Other notable individuals with the Eustice surname include Sir James Eustice (1768-1847), a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars, and Sir Maurice Eustace Hubbard Eustace (1811-1892), a Member of Parliament and landowner in County Mayo, Ireland.

While the Eustice surname is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and various regions of the British Isles. Its origins can be traced back to the Norman influence in England after the Conquest, and it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, merchants, clergy, and military figures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eustice

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

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

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