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

Ezzard, 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 Ezzard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ezzard in America

Ezzard is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ezzard surname appeared 310 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 Ezzard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ezzard 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 Ezzard

The surname "EZZARD" is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "ezzard," which referred to a vineyard or a small enclosure for vines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1273, where a person named William Ezzard is mentioned. The name also appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279, suggesting its presence in different parts of England during that era.

In the 14th century, the name can be found in various historical records, such as the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire, where a Robert Ezzard is mentioned in 1348. This indicates the surname's continued use and spread across different regions of England.

During the 16th century, the surname underwent some variations in spelling, including "Ezzerd" and "Essard." One notable figure from this period was Sir John Ezzard (c. 1510-1578), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Kent, who served as the High Sheriff of Kent in 1566.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records and legal documents, such as the Marriage Registers of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, Essex, where a marriage between Thomas Ezzard and Mary Browne is recorded in 1637.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "EZZARD" was William Ezzard, born in Dorset, England, in the late 16th century. He was a prominent figure in the wool trade and served as the Mayor of Dorchester in 1612.

Another notable bearer of the name was Sir Thomas Ezzard (1635-1703), a wealthy landowner and politician from Lincolnshire, who served as a Member of Parliament for Grantham from 1685 to 1689.

In the 18th century, the name continued to be present across England, with records indicating individuals with the surname residing in areas such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Essex. One example is John Ezzard (1712-1788), a successful merchant and shipowner from Hull, who played a significant role in the city's maritime trade.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname "EZZARD" can be found in various census records and parish registers. One notable figure from this period was Charles Ezzard (1824-1892), a renowned architect from London, known for designing several notable buildings, including the Royal Albert Hall.

While the surname "EZZARD" has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and the expansion of the British Empire. However, its origins can be traced back to the Old English word "ezzard" and its early presence in various historical records across different regions of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ezzard

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

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

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