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

Ewens, 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 Ewens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ewens in America

Ewens is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ewens surname appeared 392 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 Ewens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ewens 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 Ewens

The surname Ewens is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the county of Cornwall during the medieval period. The name is thought to be derived from the Cornish personal name "Ewon" or "Ewan," which itself is derived from the Brythonic Celtic name "Jevon" or "Jevan," meaning "young warrior" or "youth."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Ewens can be traced back to the 13th century. In the Assize Rolls of Cornwall, dated 1284, there is a reference to a person named Richard Ewon. Additionally, in the Subsidy Rolls of Cornwall from 1327, there is a record of one John Ewen.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Ewens has also been spelled in various ways, such as Ewen, Ewin, Ewan, and Ewin, reflecting the regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

One notable historical figure with the surname Ewens was Sir John Ewens (c. 1585-1630), an English soldier and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Sandwich in the early 17th century.

Another prominent individual bearing the Ewens surname was John Ewens (c. 1698-1768), an English mathematician and astronomer who served as the Plumian Professor of Astronomy and Experimental Philosophy at the University of Cambridge.

In the realm of literature, the surname Ewens is associated with the British novelist and playwright John Ewens (1923-2007), who was best known for his works exploring themes of social justice and working-class life.

The Ewens surname is also found in historical records related to various place names in Cornwall, such as the village of Ewen-Venton and the hamlet of Ewen-Tregonce, which likely derived their names from individuals bearing the Ewens surname who lived in or owned land in those areas.

Another notable figure with the Ewens surname was Thomas Ewens (1805-1877), an English architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the former St. Mary's Church in Battersea and St. John's Church in Bethnal Green.

While the surname Ewens is not among the most common in England, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its Cornish roots, with various notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ewens

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

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

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