Explore the Family Name Enderby
The meaning of Enderby
English (Lincolnshire): habitational name from Enderby (Lincolnshire) or possibly from Enderby (Leicestershire), from the Old Norse personal name Eindrithi (of uncertain etymology) + Old Norse bý ‘farm, village’.
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How common is the last name Enderby in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Enderby has seen a mild decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, its rank was 49,869 which slipped marginally to 49,999 in 2010, marking a change of -0.26. However, interestingly, the count or the number of people with the Enderby surname rose from 395 to 419 during this period, showing an increase of 6.08%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.67%, from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,869 | #49,999 | -0.26% |
| Count | 395 | 419 | 6.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Enderby
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Enderby, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In 2000, a whopping 96.71% of those with this surname identified as White, and this figure saw a minor decrease to 95.70% in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islanders made up 1.27% of the Enderbys in 2000, but there was no representation in 2010. The census also shows an emergence of Hispanic identity amongst Enderby bearers, moving from 0% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native, or of two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.7% | -1.04% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |