UK surname
A surname derived from the Old English word meaning "east" or "from the east".
In the 1881 census there were 105 people recorded with the Eastes surname, ranking it #19,183 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 78, ranked #33,171, down from #19,183 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Yelling, London parishes and Dover St James, Dover St Mary. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eastes is 124 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 25.7%.
1881 census count
105
Ranked #19,183
Modern count
78
2016, ranked #33,171
Peak year
1851
124 bearers
Map years
3
1851 to 1901
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Eastes surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Eastes surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 124 | #14,792 |
| 1861 | historical | 72 | #24,643 |
| 1881 | historical | 105 | #19,183 |
| 1891 | historical | 87 | #25,802 |
| 1901 | historical | 113 | #21,296 |
| 1911 | historical | 96 | #23,193 |
| 1997 | modern | 77 | #29,874 |
| 1998 | modern | 79 | #30,080 |
| 1999 | modern | 74 | #30,759 |
| 2000 | modern | 77 | #30,486 |
| 2001 | modern | 81 | #29,828 |
| 2002 | modern | 75 | #30,950 |
| 2003 | modern | 75 | #30,994 |
| 2004 | modern | 70 | #31,681 |
| 2005 | modern | 72 | #31,730 |
| 2006 | modern | 70 | #32,240 |
| 2007 | modern | 69 | #32,662 |
| 2008 | modern | 65 | #33,303 |
| 2009 | modern | 69 | #33,257 |
| 2010 | modern | 70 | #33,480 |
| 2011 | modern | 68 | #33,613 |
| 2012 | modern | 66 | #33,901 |
| 2013 | modern | 69 | #33,808 |
| 2014 | modern | 75 | #33,473 |
| 2015 | modern | 77 | #33,272 |
| 2016 | modern | 78 | #33,171 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Yelling, London parishes, Dover St James, Dover St Mary, Hythe St Leonard, Cheriton, Newington, Saltwood, West Hythe, Burmarsh and Hawkinge, Folkestone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yelling | Cambridgeshire |
| 2 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 3 | Dover St James, Dover St Mary | Kent |
| 4 | Hythe St Leonard, Cheriton, Newington, Saltwood, West Hythe, Burmarsh | Kent |
| 5 | Hawkinge, Folkestone | Kent |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Eastes surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Eastes, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Eastes surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Eastes household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Eastes is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Eastes is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Eastes, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Eastes is of English origin, and it is believed to have originated in the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "east," which refers to the cardinal direction or the eastern part of a location.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Eastes can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire, dated 1273, where it appears as "Estis." This record suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a particular place or location in the eastern part of a town or village.
The name Eastes was also found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where it was recorded as "Estes." This variation in spelling was common during the Middle Ages, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.
In the late 15th century, the surname Eastes appeared in the Paston Letters, a collection of correspondence between members of the Paston family in Norfolk. This suggests that the name may have been present in eastern England during that time.
One notable individual with the surname Eastes was Sir William Eastes (c. 1590-1654), an English politician and landowner from Suffolk. He served as a Member of Parliament for Dunwich in the early 17th century.
Another person of interest was Michael Eastes (c. 1610-1677), an English clergyman and writer who served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Putney, London. He published several religious works during his lifetime.
In the 18th century, the Eastes family was recorded as being present in the parish of Buckland Newton in Dorset. One family member, John Eastes (1723-1805), was a notable landowner and farmer in the area.
The surname Eastes was also found in the United States, with one of the earliest recorded instances being that of William Eastes (c. 1620-1680), who settled in Virginia in the mid-17th century.
Another noteworthy individual was Benjamin Eastes (1777-1861), an American farmer and politician from New York. He served as a member of the New York State Assembly in the early 19th century.
Throughout its history, the surname Eastes has been associated with various place names and locations, particularly those in eastern parts of towns or regions. While the specific origin of the name is not entirely certain, its connection to the Old English word "east" and its early recorded instances suggest a long-standing presence in England, dating back to the medieval period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Eastes surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Kent leads with 74 Eastes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.17x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 74 | 21.17x |
| Middlesex | 12 | 1.17x |
| Surrey | 7 | 1.40x |
| Huntingdonshire | 4 | 19.67x |
| Sussex | 4 | 2.32x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.33x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.48x |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0.08x |
| Warwickshire | 1 | 0.39x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Deal in Kent leads with 19 Eastes' recorded in 1881 and an index of 637.58x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Deal | 19 | 637.58x |
| Ashford | 12 | 352.94x |
| Folkestone | 12 | 176.99x |
| Dover St Mary Virgin | 7 | 207.10x |
| Paddington London | 7 | 18.59x |
| Lambeth | 6 | 6.72x |
| Guston | 5 | 3571.43x |
| St Margarets At Cliffe | 4 | 1904.76x |
| Yelling | 4 | 3636.36x |
| Hastings All Sts | 3 | 184.05x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 3.64x |
| Whitstable | 3 | 175.44x |
| Charlton | 2 | 86.21x |
| Ramsgate | 2 | 35.09x |
| Sibertswold | 2 | 1111.11x |
| St Lawrence | 2 | 83.33x |
| Walmer | 2 | 131.58x |
| Birmingham | 1 | 1.16x |
| Bootle Cum Linacre | 1 | 10.36x |
| Hampstead London | 1 | 6.27x |
| Hedworth Monkton Jarrow | 1 | 7.58x |
| Lydd | 1 | 133.33x |
| Newhaven | 1 | 71.43x |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 20.70x |
| Southwark St Thomas | 1 | 370.37x |
| Swingfield | 1 | 714.29x |
| Westminster St James | 1 | 9.50x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Eastes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth | 4 |
| Mary | 4 |
| Annie | 3 |
| Charlotte | 3 |
| Jane | 3 |
| Louisa | 3 |
| Sarah | 3 |
| Alice | 2 |
| Ann | 2 |
| Edith | 2 |
| Ellen | 2 |
| Florence | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Albertine | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Catherine | 1 |
| Charity | 1 |
| E. | 1 |
| Eliza | 1 |
| Elsie | 1 |
| Emily | 1 |
| Esther | 1 |
| Fanny | 1 |
| Frances | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Jessie | 1 |
| Lydia | 1 |
| Mabel | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Marie | 1 |
| Selina | 1 |
| Sophia | 1 |
| Susan | 1 |
| Susanna | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Eastes surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Eastes households.
FAQ
In 1881, 105 people were recorded with the Eastes surname. That placed it at #19,183 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 78 in 2016. That gives Eastes a modern rank of #33,171.
A surname derived from the Old English word meaning "east" or "from the east".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Eastes bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.