Explore the Family Name Ebener
The meaning of Ebener
German: 1. topographic name derived from Middle High German eben ‘even, level’ for someone living on flat terrain, or a habitational name for someone from any of several places called Eben or Ebenau. 2. in some cases possibly also a status name or occupational name for a mediator, from Middle High German ebenære.
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How common is the last name Ebener in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ebener saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ebener was ranked as the 104,257th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had fallen to 116,201st place, marking an 11.46 percent drop. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 159 in 2000 to 150 in 2010, representing a decline of 5.66 percent. The proportion of people named Ebener per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67 percent during the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #104,257 | #116,201 | -11.46% |
| Count | 159 | 150 | -5.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ebener
When considering the ethnic identity of those bearing the Ebener surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the overwhelming majority identify as White. In 2000, 96.86 percent of Ebeners identified as such, though this figure dropped slightly to 94.67 percent in 2010. There were no reported instances of individuals with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 94.67% | -2.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |