The DALLAS Family Name is the Ewing family, a fictional family from the popular American prime time soap opera 'DALLAS'. The Ewing family consists of the patriarch Jock Ewing, his wife Miss Ellie, and their three sons Bobby, Gary and J.R. The Ewing family is known for their wealth, power and rivalry. They are also known for their feuds with other families in the show, such as the Barnes family. The Ewing family has been a part of the show since its inception in 1978 and continues to be a major part of the show today.