Explore the Family Name Eber
The meaning of Eber
1. South German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic compound personal names formed with eber ‘boar’. 2. South German: from Middle High German eber ‘boar’, applied as nickname for a man of strength or as a topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of boar. 3. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from German Eber ‘boar’ (see 2 above), most likely a name assigned by Christian government officials. Compare Aber. 4. Altered form of French Hébert (see Hebert). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Dov, Eliahu, Sheva, Yehuda.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eber had a slight decrease in popularity rank from 23,739 in 2000 to 24,629 in 2010. However, the count showed a minor increase of approximately 2% during this decade, going from 995 to 1,014. The proportion of individuals with the surname Eber per 100,000 people decreased by 8.11%, dropping from 0.37 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,739 | #24,629 | -3.75% |
| Count | 995 | 1,014 | 1.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.34 | -8.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eber
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Eber identify as White, with a small increase from 94.07% in 2000 to 94.18% in 2010. Those identifying as Black saw a significant percentage increase, from 0.50% in 2000 to 0.79% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic slightly decreased by 5.13%. It was also noted that there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying with two or more races slightly decreased from 1.81% in 2000 to 1.78% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.07% | 94.18% | 0.12% |
| Hispanic | 3.12% | 2.96% | -5.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.81% | 1.78% | -1.66% |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.79% | 58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |