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

Ewin, 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 Ewin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ewin in America

Ewin is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ewin surname appeared 376 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 Ewin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ewin 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 Ewin

The surname Ewin is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English personal name "Eawa" or "Ewa," which means "law" or "custom." This name was often used as a prefix or suffix, leading to various spellings and variations over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ewin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landholdings and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The entry mentions an individual named "Ewin de Bradeford," suggesting the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the name Ewin appeared in various medieval records and charters, often associated with landowners and nobility. One notable example is Sir Ewin de Montfort, a knight who fought alongside King John during the Barons' War in the early 13th century.

The surname Ewin has also been linked to several place names across England, such as Ewin Green in Staffordshire and Ewin Bridge in Yorkshire. These place names likely originated from individuals or families bearing the surname Ewin who settled or held lands in those areas.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Ewin throughout history are:

1. John Ewin (c. 1470-1538), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the reign of Henry VIII.
2. Thomas Ewin (1575-1632), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious treatises.
3. Richard Ewin (1628-1696), a renowned English architect and surveyor, responsible for designing several churches and buildings in London.
4. Elizabeth Ewin (1697-1773), a British philanthropist and benefactor known for her charitable works in the city of Bristol.
5. William Ewin (1795-1867), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and later became an admiral.

While the surname Ewin may have evolved and taken on various spellings over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, with a rich history deeply rooted in England's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ewin

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

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

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