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UK surname

Enos

A biblical surname derived from the name of Adam and Eve's grandson, mentioned in the Book of Genesis.

In the 1881 census there were 25 people recorded with the Enos surname, ranking it #30,077 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 138, ranked #25,127, up from #30,077 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Newport, The Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Enos is 148 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 452.0%.

1881 census count

25

Ranked #30,077

Modern count

138

2016, ranked #25,127

Peak year

2012

148 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Enos had 25 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,077 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016, ranked #25,127.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 47 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Enos surname distribution map

The map shows where the Enos surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Enos surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Enos over time

The 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 23 #29,205
1861 historical 27 #30,543
1881 historical 25 #30,077
1891 historical 32 #31,754
1901 historical 40 #29,678
1911 historical 47 #28,110
1997 modern 104 #26,351
1998 modern 108 #26,417
1999 modern 112 #26,044
2000 modern 106 #26,848
2001 modern 107 #26,328
2002 modern 104 #27,303
2003 modern 104 #27,101
2004 modern 110 #26,451
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 113 #26,267
2007 modern 121 #25,469
2008 modern 125 #25,249
2009 modern 130 #25,176
2010 modern 139 #24,688
2011 modern 136 #24,819
2012 modern 148 #23,457
2013 modern 142 #24,547
2014 modern 146 #24,274
2015 modern 142 #24,617
2016 modern 138 #25,127

Geography

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Where Enos' are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Newport, The Vale of Glamorgan and Bridgend. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Newport 018 Newport
2 The Vale of Glamorgan 013 Vale of Glamorgan
3 Newport 002 Newport
4 Newport 003 Newport
5 Bridgend 011 Bridgend

Forenames

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First names often paired with Enos

These lists show first names that appear often with the Enos surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Enos

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Enos, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Enos surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Enos household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Enos is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Enos is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Enos falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Enos is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Enos, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Enos

The surname ENOS has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew personal name "Enos," which means "man" or "mortal." This name was commonly used in medieval England, particularly among Jewish communities.

During the medieval period, the surname ENOS was found in various regions of England, such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Nottinghamshire. It is recorded in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were a census-like survey conducted in England during the reign of King Edward I.

One of the earliest known references to the surname ENOS can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327 for Yorkshire, where a John Enos is listed as a taxpayer. Additionally, the Calendars of Wills in the Court of Husting, London, mention a Thomas Enos in 1349.

In the 15th century, the surname ENOS appeared in various forms, such as Ennos, Ennows, and Enose. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and spelling inconsistencies during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname ENOS throughout history include:

1. Roger Enos (c. 1390-1460), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Devon in 1419 and 1421. 2. John Enos (c. 1550-1622), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Provost of King's College, Cambridge, from 1598 to 1622. 3. James Enos (1633-1701), an English colonist who settled in Duxbury, Massachusetts, and was one of the early founders of the town of Yarmouth, Massachusetts. 4. Roger Enos (1764-1843), an American merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the early development of Springfield, Illinois. 5. Abner Enos (1770-1853), an American soldier who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War and later became a prominent businessman in Vermont.

Throughout its history, the surname ENOS has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Enos Green in Staffordshire and Enos Mill in Derbyshire, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in those regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Enos families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Enos surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Cardiganshire leads with 15 Enos' recorded in 1881 and an index of 242.33x.

County Total Index
Cardiganshire 15 242.33x
Glamorgan 6 13.59x
Middlesex 2 0.79x
Essex 1 2.00x
Royal Navy 1 33.11x
Staffordshire 1 1.17x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cyfoethy Brenin in Cardiganshire leads with 11 Enos' recorded in 1881 and an index of 11000.00x.

Place Total Index
Cyfoethy Brenin 11 11000.00x
Aberystwith 4 754.72x
Cwmdu 3 555.56x
Chelsea London 2 26.18x
Cardiff St Mary 1 41.15x
East Ham 1 107.53x
Newcastle Higher 1 333.33x
Swansea St Thomas 1 227.27x
Wolverhampton 1 15.20x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Enos surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 5
Margaret 4
Elizabeth 2
Alice 1
Helen 1
Jane 1
Margaretta 1
Rebecca 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Enos surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
John 2
Thomas 2
David 1
Ebenezer 1
Jalia 1
Owen 1

Top occupations

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 Enos households.

FAQ

Enos surname: questions and answers

How common was the Enos surname in 1881?

In 1881, 25 people were recorded with the Enos surname. That placed it at #30,077 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Enos surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 138 in 2016. That gives Enos a modern rank of #25,127.

What does the Enos surname mean?

A biblical surname derived from the name of Adam and Eve's grandson, mentioned in the Book of Genesis.

What does the Enos map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Enos bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.