Explore the Family Name Eure
The meaning of Eure
English: variant of Ewer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eure in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eure saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 13,920th most common surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 14,669th place, reflecting a change of -5.38%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Eure surname slightly increased from 1,988 individuals in 2000 to 2,027 in 2010, marking a modest growth of 1.96%. The proportion per 100k also fell from 0.74 in 2000 to 0.69 in 2010, a decline of -6.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,920 | #14,669 | -5.38% |
| Count | 1,988 | 2,027 | 1.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.69 | -6.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eure
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the ethnic identity related to the Eure surname has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 62.73% in 2000 to 61.37% in 2010. The next largest group was those identifying as Black, making up 34% in 2000 and decreasing to 33.2% by 2010. Interestingly, two smaller groups saw significant growth over the decade; those identifying with two or more races grew by 48.63%, and those identifying as Hispanic increased by 81.62%. There were no individuals with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.73% | 61.37% | -2.17% |
| Black | 34% | 33.2% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.47% | 81.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 2.17% | 48.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |