Ewing is an English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old Norse personal name Éwine, which was composed of the elements "ei," meaning "island," and "win," meaning "friend." It is believed to have been brought to England by Viking settlers during their invasions in the late 9th and early 10th centuries. Today, Ewing is primarily found as a surname in Scotland, where it is most numerous in the central belt of the country around Glasgow and Edinburgh. There are also significant numbers of Ewings in Northern Ireland, particularly in counties Antrim and Down. As a given name, Ewing is quite rare and has not been recorded among the top 1000 baby names in recent years.
The name Ewing experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable increase starting from around 1910 and peaking between 1917 to 1925, with birth counts ranging from 24 to 43. However, it appears that this popularity was short-lived as the numbers declined sharply after 1926. Between 1930 to 2021, there were fewer than 20 births per year on average, with several years reporting only five or six births. The total number of births recorded for the name Ewing over this period is 1202.