Explore the Family Name Eakes
The meaning of Eakes
English: variant of Oakes, a form now rare in Britain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eakes in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eakes has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Eakes ranked 17,358 in popularity and increased to 17,809 in 2010, which represents a 2.6% decrease. However, the actual count of individuals with the Eakes surname has marginally increased by around 4.73%, from 1,501 in 2000 to 1,572 in 2010. The proportion of people named Eakes per 100k has also dipped by about 5.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,358 | #17,809 | -2.6% |
| Count | 1,501 | 1,572 | 4.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.53 | -5.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eakes
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnicity of individuals bearing the Eakes surname shows some changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, those identifying as white made up 96.27% of the Eakes population, decreasing slightly to 95.48% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of approximately 22.86% in the same period, while the percentage of Black individuals doubled from 0.47% to 0.89%. There were also small increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native though the exact figures were suppressed for privacy reasons. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased by 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 95.48% | -0.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.72% | 22.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.08% | -10% |
| Black | 0.47% | 0.89% | 89.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.45% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.38% | 0% |