Explore the Family Name Eakle
The meaning of Eakle
Americanized form of German Eckel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eakle in the United States?
The surname Eakle, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight fluctuation in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 25,885th most popular in the United States, while in 2010, it fell slightly to 26,695th. This represents a modest decrease of 3.13%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Eakle surname increased from 892 in 2000 to 912 in 2010, marking an increase of 2.24%. The proportion of individuals per 100k population decreased by 6.06%, indicating that while the count of Eakles increased, the overall U.S. population grew at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,885 | #26,695 | -3.13% |
| Count | 892 | 912 | 2.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eakle
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eakle, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as white in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a minor decrease of 0.97% over the decade. Individuals identifying with two or more races showed a significant increase, rising from 0.56% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010, which equates to a change of 57.14%. A new category emerged in 2010, with 0.88% of Eakles identifying as Hispanic. As for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, no significant representation was recorded in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.43% | 97.48% | -0.97% |
| Two or More Races | 0.56% | 0.88% | 57.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |