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

Eve, 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 Eve surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eve in America

Eve is the 25833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eve surname appeared 953 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 Eve.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eve 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 Eve

The surname Eve originates from England and dates back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "efe," meaning a river or stream. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a particular river or stream.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Eve is found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record from 1273. The record mentions a John Ate Eve, suggesting that the name was already established in that region by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Atte Eve, Ate Eve, and Atteeve, reflecting the evolution of spelling and pronunciation over time. These variations often referred to a person living near a specific location, such as "at the eve" or "at the river."

The surname Eve is also linked to several place names in England, including Eve Hill in Somerset and Eve Brook in Derbyshire. These place names likely contributed to the adoption of the surname by families living in or near those areas.

Notable individuals with the surname Eve include:

1. Christopher Eve (1581-1617), an English clergyman and author known for his work "The Remainer, or Sermon Notes" published in 1618.

2. Thomas Eve (1614-1683), an English Quaker and early settler in Pennsylvania, who arrived in the colony in 1682.

3. Sir Edward Eve (1726-1781), a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War.

4. Jephtha Eve (1756-1837), an American farmer and soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later became a prominent landowner in Ohio.

5. Arthur Stewart Eve (1875-1948), a British civil engineer and inventor, known for his contributions to the development of the modern concrete mixer.

While the surname Eve has its roots in medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement. The name's association with rivers and streams, as well as its connection to specific locations, reflects the rich historical and geographical tapestry woven into many surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eve

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

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

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