Explore the Family Name Eastes
The meaning of Eastes
English (Kent): variant of Estes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eastes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eastes showed a minor decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 38,263 to 38,582. However, the count of people with this surname increased by 5.33% over the same period, resulting in an increase from 544 to 573 people with the Eastes surname. The proportion of people with this name per 100,000 decreased slightly, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,263 | #38,582 | -0.83% |
| Count | 544 | 573 | 5.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.19 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eastes
The ethnic identity associated with the Eastes surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group, white, saw a slight decrease from 93.93% to 91.62%. The category of two or more races saw a significant increase, jumping from 0.92% to 2.27%, while the Hispanic representation also grew from 2.21% to 3.66%. The percentage identifying as Black saw a minor increase, from 1.65% to 1.75%. There was no change for those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero percent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.93% | 91.62% | -2.46% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 3.66% | 65.61% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 2.27% | 146.74% |
| Black | 1.65% | 1.75% | 6.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |