Explore the Family Name Egnor
The meaning of Egnor
Altered form of German Egner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Egnor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Egnor saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,645th most common name in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 31,412th. Despite this dip in rank, the actual number of people bearing the surname increased from 718 to 737 over the same period. However, due to the overall population growth, the proportion per 100k decreased from 0.27 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,645 | #31,412 | -2.5% |
| Count | 718 | 737 | 2.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Egnor
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also shows changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Egnor surname. The largest group identified as White, making up 95.68% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 95.25% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.53% in 2000 and slightly dropped to 1.49% in 2010. The proportion identifying as Black decreased more significantly from 1.25% to 0.95%. Interestingly, there were no individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native descent with the Egnor surname reported in 2000, but by 2010, each of these groups had grown to represent 0.68% and 0.95% respectively. Those reporting two or more races decreased from 0.84% to 0.68%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.68% | 95.25% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.49% | -2.61% |
| Black | 1.25% | 0.95% | -24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.68% | -19.05% |