Explore the Family Name Eachus
The meaning of Eachus
English (Cheshire and Lancashire): variant of Etches, possibly a variant of Edge, with post-medieval excrescent -s and devoicing of the consonant, or an altered pronunciation of the nickname Edgoose (Middle English Edcus, early modern English Etcus). However, there is no clear evidence for either hypothesis. History: The earliest record of this surname is in Church Minshull, Cheshire, England, in 1566, when John, a son of Thomas Eachus, was baptized. Peter Eachus married Margaret Pownall in Church Minshull on April 21, 1594.
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How common is the last name Eachus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eachus has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eachus ranked 40,761 in popularity, with a count of 505 people carrying the name. This accounted for approximately 0.19 per 100k of the population. By 2010, the popularity rank had improved to 40,371, with a count of 542, making up roughly 0.18 per 100k of the population. Over the decade, this indicates a positive change of 0.96 in ranking and an increase of 7.33 in count, although proportionately, it represents a decrease of -5.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #40,371 | 0.96% |
| Count | 505 | 542 | 7.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eachus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Eachus, as per the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, about 96.63% of those with the surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 93.91% by 2010. There was no presence of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities reported in either year. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic grew from 1.78% in 2000 to 2.4% in 2010, marking a significant increase of 34.83%. Furthermore, in 2010, there was a small emergence of people identifying as two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 93.91% | -2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.4% | 34.83% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |