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

Ewart, 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 Ewart surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ewart in America

Ewart is the 14201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ewart surname appeared 2,114 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ewart.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ewart 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 Ewart

The surname Ewart is of Scottish origin, and it is believed to have emerged in the region of Dumfriesshire in the late 12th or early 13th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "eofor" meaning "wild boar" and "worð" meaning "estate" or "enclosure." This suggests that the name may have originated from a particular location or settlement associated with wild boars.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a historical document that recorded the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to King Edward I of England. In these rolls, the name appears as "Huard" and "Ewert." It is worth noting that spellings were often inconsistent in medieval times, and the name may have been written in various forms.

The Ewart surname also appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland in the 14th century, which were records of tax payments and financial transactions. In these rolls, the name is spelled as "Ewart" and "Ewarde," indicating the evolution of the spelling over time.

In the 15th century, the name Ewart was associated with a prominent family in the Scottish Borders region. One notable member of this family was Sir John Ewart, who served as the Warden of the West Marches, a position responsible for defending the Scottish borders against English incursions.

Another significant figure bearing the Ewart surname was William Ewart, born in 1798, a British politician and reformer who played a crucial role in the reform of the British Parliament and the extension of voting rights in the 19th century.

Other notable individuals with the surname Ewart include:

1. Joseph Ewart (1799-1868), a British naturalist and ethnologist known for his research on animal breeding and racial theories.
2. John Shand Ewart (1849-1942), a Scottish veterinary surgeon and professor who made significant contributions to the study of animal genetics and breeding.
3. Henrietta Ewart (1857-1943), a British artist and illustrator known for her illustrations in children's books.
4. Alfred James Ewart (1872-1937), an Australian botanist and plant physiologist who made significant contributions to the study of plant ecology and adaptation.
5. Gavin Ewart (1916-1995), a British poet and literary critic who was associated with the Movement in British poetry.

Over the centuries, the Ewart surname has also been connected to various place names, particularly in Scotland, such as Ewart in Dumfriesshire and Ewartly in Berwickshire. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ewart

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

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

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