Explore the Family Name Eben
The meaning of Eben
German: topographic name for someone living on a plain or a habitational name from a place of this name in Bavaria. Some characteristic forenames: German Hermann, Gunther, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Eben in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the Eben surname has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 48,567th in popularity with 408 people carrying the surname. By 2010, the ranking had improved to 47,429 with 447 individuals identified as Ebens. This represents an increase of 2.34% in rank and 9.56% in count, however, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,567 | #47,429 | 2.34% |
| Count | 408 | 447 | 9.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eben
As for ethnic identity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Eben surname identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 85.54% in 2000 to 77.85% in 2010. The next highest representation was from American Indian and Alaskan Native at 9.07% in 2000, dipping slightly to 8.05% in 2010. Interestingly, those identifying as Black saw a significant increase from 3.68% to 8.28%, marking a change of 125%. Those identifying with two or more races appeared in 2010 at 2.91%, but no individuals with the Eben surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.54% | 77.85% | -8.99% |
| Black | 3.68% | 8.28% | 125% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 9.07% | 8.05% | -11.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.91% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 0% | 0% |