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

Ewan, 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 Ewan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ewan in America

Ewan is the 25255th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ewan surname appeared 981 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 Ewan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ewan 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 Ewan

The surname Ewan is a variant of the Scottish name Ewen, which originated from the Gaelic personal name Eoghan. This name is derived from the Old Irish word "oeghan," meaning "well-born" or "born of the yew tree." The name has its roots in the Pictish kingdom of ancient Scotland.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 12th century in the Scottish Highlands. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Argyll and the Western Isles, where it was often associated with clans such as the MacEwens and the MacEwans.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Ragman Rolls, a collection of homage rolls recording the feudal submission of Scots noblemen to King Edward I of England. This document included names such as Gillemychel Mchewyn and Reginaldus Mchewyn, which were likely early variations of the surname.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname was Ewen MacDougall, a prominent Scottish nobleman who lived in the late 13th century. He was the Lord of Lorn and played a significant role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.

In the 16th century, the name Ewan gained recognition through the poet and satirist Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount (c. 1490-1555). He was a prominent figure in the Scottish Renaissance and served as the Lord Lyon King of Arms under King James V.

Another notable bearer of the surname was John Ewan (1741-1823), a Scottish minister and author who published several works on religious topics, including "The Importance of the Scriptures of Truth" and "Discourses on Several Important Subjects."

In the literary world, the name is associated with the Scottish writer Ewan MacColl (1915-1989), whose real name was James Henry Miller. He was a renowned folk singer, songwriter, and playwright, and played a crucial role in the folk revival movement of the 20th century.

The name also gained prominence through the British actor Ewan McGregor (born 1971), who has starred in numerous films, including the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Trainspotting, and Moulin Rouge!.

While the surname Ewan has Scottish roots, it has also been adopted by families in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with strong Scottish heritage or influence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ewan

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

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

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