Explore the Family Name Ebenezer
The meaning of Ebenezer
Welsh: from the personal name Ebenezer, which is of Biblical origin. In the Bible (I Samuel 4:1, 7:12) it is the name of a place, meaning ‘stone of help’ in Hebrew, where the Israelites were defeated by the Philistines but subsequently achieved vengeance. In the 17th century it was adopted, perhaps understood metaphorically, as a personal name among Nonconformists in Wales, whence its use as a surname.
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How common is the last name Ebenezer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ebenezer has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 147,095th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 109,758th spot — a change of approximately 25.38%. This corresponds with an increase in the total count of people with this name. In 2000, 103 individuals bore the surname Ebenezer; however, this number grew to 161 by 2010, marking an increase of 56.31%. The overall proportion of the U.S. population with this surname also rose from 0.04 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.05 per 100,000 people in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,095 | #109,758 | 25.38% |
| Count | 103 | 161 | 56.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ebenezer
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ebenezer, there have been notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander (61.17%), followed by whites (20.39%), and blacks (13.59%). However, by 2010, while the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders had increased to 67.70%, the proportion of whites bearing this surname had dropped drastically to 9.94%. Moreover, the percentage of those who identified as black increased to 18.01%. No changes were observed for those identifying with two or more races, being Hispanic, or being American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 61.17% | 67.7% | 10.68% |
| Black | 13.59% | 18.01% | 32.52% |
| White | 20.39% | 9.94% | -51.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |