Explore the Family Name Ey
The meaning of Ey
German: possibly a variant of Aye. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ey has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 49,366th and dropped to 50,564th by 2010, signifying a -2.43% change in its rank. However, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased from 400 in 2000 to 413 in 2010, an upward change of 3.25%. The proportion of individuals with this surname for every 100,000 people also declined by -6.67% from 0.15 to 0.14 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #50,564 | -2.43% |
| Count | 400 | 413 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ey
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the surname Ey is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White. This group experienced a slight increase from 88.50% in 2000 to 90.56% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander decreased from 6.75% in 2000 to 5.57% in 2010. The Black community carrying the surname Ey saw a significant decline of -48.00%, dropping from 3.25% in 2000 to 1.69% in 2010. Interestingly, there was no recorded change among those identifying as two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname emerged in 2010 with a 1.45% representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 90.56% | 2.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6.75% | 5.57% | -17.48% |
| Black | 3.25% | 1.69% | -48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |