Ewald
Ewald is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Lawful ruler or rule of law, from Germanic elements 'ewa' (law, custom) and 'wald' (rule, power).
Origin and history
Ewald is a classic name of Ancient Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning law or custom and rule. Historically popular in German-speaking regions, it saw modest usage in the United States during the early 20th century. Today, it is extremely rare in American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
922 babies in the United States have been named Ewald since 1880. It ranks #3756 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- WI (46.2 %)
- TX (31.4 %)
- MN (12.1 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
- MI (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 33 |
| 1890-1900 | 23 |
| 1900-1910 | 46 |
| 1910-1920 | 360 |
| 1920-1930 | 254 |
| 1930-1940 | 142 |
| 1940-1950 | 31 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Ewald
- Ewald Hering: Physiologist, Professor
Fun facts
- The name combines old High German roots 'ewa' meaning law and 'wald' meaning power or rule.
- Two Anglo-Saxon brothers known as the Two Ewalds were early Christian missionaries to Westphalia in the late 7th century.