Explore the Family Name Ebbers
The meaning of Ebbers
Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Ebbert. It is common in the regions Gelderland and North Rhineland. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Gerhard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Ebbers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ebbers saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 44,430th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 50,275th. This represents a decrease in rank of 13.16%. The overall number of individuals with the Ebbers surname also dropped from 456 in 2000 to 416 in 2010, a decrease of 8.77%. The proportion of people named Ebbers per 100,000 also decreased by 17.65%, indicating that the name has declined in frequency relative to the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,430 | #50,275 | -13.16% |
| Count | 456 | 416 | -8.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.14 | -17.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ebbers
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Ebbers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage did decrease slightly from 98.68% to 97.12%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, there was a small increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, rising to 1.2% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 97.12% | -1.58% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |