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

Everetts, 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 Everetts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Everetts in America

Everetts is the 29768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Everetts surname appeared 790 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 Everetts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Everetts 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 Everetts

The surname Everetts is of English origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Everard," which itself is a combination of the elements "eofor" meaning "boar" and "hard" meaning "hardy" or "brave." The name was initially a given name, but over time, it transitioned into a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Everetts can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Everardus." This suggests that the name was already in use among the Anglo-Saxon population before the Norman Conquest of 1066. It is likely that the name originated in the regions of Norfolk and Suffolk, where it was particularly prevalent.

During the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as "Everard," "Everarde," and "Evererd." These variations reflect the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation that were common during that era. As time progressed, the spelling gradually evolved into the more recognizable form of "Everetts."

One notable bearer of the Everetts surname was Sir Richard Everetts, a prominent English soldier and landowner who lived during the 16th century (c. 1530-1592). He served as a Member of Parliament and played a role in the suppression of the Northern Rebellion in 1569.

Another historically significant figure was John Everetts (1576-1649), an English Puritan clergyman and author who served as a minister in several parishes in Essex and Suffolk. His work, "A Christian Treatise," published in 1623, was highly influential in its time.

In the 17th century, the Everetts family had a strong presence in the county of Essex, where several members held notable positions. One such individual was William Everetts (1608-1681), a wealthy landowner and magistrate who served as the High Sheriff of Essex in 1668.

During the 18th century, the name Everetts was associated with the town of Everetts Green in Hertfordshire, suggesting a possible connection between the surname and a place name. This theory is further supported by the existence of Everetts Farm, located in the same region.

Another prominent bearer of the Everetts surname was Sir Hugh Everetts (1734-1813), a British naval officer who served with distinction during the American Revolutionary War and the Napoleonic Wars. He was knighted for his bravery and leadership in 1794.

As the centuries passed, the Everetts family continued to make their mark in various fields, including politics, academia, and the arts. One notable figure from more recent times was Hugh Everetts III (1930-1982), an American physicist best known for his contributions to the "many-worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Everetts

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

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

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