Explore the Family Name Ebell
The meaning of Ebell
German: variant of Ebel. In the US, it is found mainly in NM and CA. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Fernando, Alfonso, Alicia, Andres, Hilario, Horacio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ebell in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ebell has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 74,675th in 2000, it climbed up to 73,215th in 2010, marking a change of 1.96%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also grew by 9.96% during this decade, going from 241 to 265. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #73,215 | 1.96% |
| Count | 241 | 265 | 9.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ebell
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of the Ebells identify as White, though the percentage decreased slightly from 62.24% in 2000 to 57.74% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Ebell population increased by 14.87%, accounting for 36.23% of the Ebells in 2010. The group identifying with two or more ethnicities also saw a significant increase of 51.41%, bringing their representation to 3.77%. Meanwhile, there were no Ebells who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either 2000 or 2010. Additionally, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010, after having made up 2.07% of the Ebell population in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.24% | 57.74% | -7.23% |
| Hispanic | 31.54% | 36.23% | 14.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 3.77% | 51.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.07% | 0% | 0% |