Explore the Family Name Eastep
The meaning of Eastep
Altered form of English Eastop, a habitational name from a place in Shropshire called Easthope, named with Old English ēst ‘east, eastern’ + hop ‘enclosed valley’.
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How common is the last name Eastep in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eastep has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Eastep was ranked the 19,343rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped slightly to the 19,390th position, marking a minute decrease of 0.24%. However, despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 7.56%, from 1,296 in 2000 to 1,394 in 2010. This suggests that although the surname slipped in rank, the number of people identifying as Eastep actually grew, albeit at a slower rate than other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,343 | #19,390 | -0.24% |
| Count | 1,296 | 1,394 | 7.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.47 | -2.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eastep
Moving on to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Eastep surname. In 2000, the majority of Easteps identified as White (93.83%). By 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 91.03%, marking a -2.98% change. In contrast, representation from other ethnicities, such as those identifying with Two or more races and Hispanic saw notable increases of 151.91% and 63.41%, respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of Easteps identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black emerged from 0 in 2000 to 0.72% and 0.79% in 2010 respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a decrease from 2.93% to 2.15%. This data paints a picture of an increasingly diverse group of individuals carrying the Eastep surname over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.83% | 91.03% | -2.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 3.3% | 151.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.93% | 2.15% | -26.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 2.01% | 63.41% |
| Black | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.72% | 0% |