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

Ewry, 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 Ewry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ewry in America

Ewry is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ewry surname appeared 183 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 Ewry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ewry 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 Ewry

The surname Ewry originated in the early medieval period in England, tracing its roots back to the Old English words "ȳew" and "riċe," which together translate to "yew rich" or "abundant in yews." This suggests that the name was likely borne by someone who lived near a prominent yew tree or a place abundant in yew trees.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Ewrich" and "Ewric." These entries suggest that the name was already well-established in various parts of England by the late 11th century.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, including "Ewrie," "Ewry," and "Eury." These variations were often influenced by local dialects and the scribes who recorded them.

One notable figure bearing the name was Sir John Ewry (c. 1310-1367), a prominent soldier and landowner from Yorkshire who served as a knight during the Hundred Years' War. Another was William Ewry (c. 1440-1510), a scholar and cleric who served as the Warden of Merton College, Oxford.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the records of the parish of Ashby de la Zouch in Leicestershire, where a family by the name of Ewry owned land and property. One member of this family, Thomas Ewry (c. 1560-1623), was a successful merchant and benefactor who funded the construction of a grammar school in the town.

During the English Civil War, Captain Richard Ewry (c. 1620-1672) fought for the Parliamentarian forces and was commended for his bravery at the Battle of Naseby in 1645. In the 18th century, the name was also associated with the Ewry family of Gloucestershire, who were prominent landowners and supporters of the Tory political faction.

Another notable figure was Sir Joseph Ewry (1760-1832), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars and was knighted for his service. He rose to the rank of Vice Admiral and was also a Member of Parliament for Chippenham.

While the surname Ewry is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the language and geography of medieval England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ewry

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

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

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