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

Eveleth, 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 Eveleth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eveleth in America

Eveleth is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eveleth surname appeared 530 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 Eveleth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eveleth 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 Eveleth

The surname Eveleth finds its origins in England, specifically in the county of Worcestershire. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "efe" and "leah," which together translate to "ever-green meadow" or "evergreen clearing."

Eveleth is thought to have initially been a topographic surname, describing someone who lived near or resided in an area with an evergreen meadow or clearing. The earliest recorded instance of the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where it is spelled as "Evelee."

In the 16th century, the surname gained prominence in the town of Evesham, located in the Vale of Evesham in Worcestershire. The town's name is derived from the Old English "Efe's ham," which means "Efe's homestead." This connection suggests that the Eveleth surname may have originated from individuals who resided in or near Evesham.

One notable individual bearing the Eveleth surname was John Eveleth, a merchant and ship owner from Boston, Massachusetts, who lived from 1615 to 1694. He was one of the early settlers of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and played a significant role in the colony's maritime trade.

In the 18th century, the Eveleth family established themselves in the town of Princeton, Massachusetts. Joseph Eveleth (1742-1830) was a prominent figure in the town, serving as a deacon and town clerk for many years.

Another notable individual was William Eveleth (1796-1868), a businessman and politician from Massachusetts. He served as a member of the Massachusetts State Senate and was involved in various business ventures, including the ownership of textile mills.

The surname Eveleth also has a connection to the town of Eveleth, Minnesota, which was founded in the late 19th century and named after the prominent Eveleth family. The town played a significant role in the mining industry of the region.

Throughout history, the Eveleth surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Eveleigh, Evelie, and Eveleye, among others. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in the Old English description of an evergreen meadow or clearing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eveleth

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

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

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