Explore the Family Name Eberl

The meaning of Eberl

German (Bavaria): from a pet form of Eberhardt. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Dieter, Kurt, Wolfgang.

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How common is the last name Eberl in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eberl has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Eberl ranked 51,680 in terms of surname prevalence within the United States, but slipped to a rank of 66,371 by 2010, marking a decrease of 28.43%. This change is also reflected in the count of individuals bearing the surname, which fell from 378 in 2000 to 298 in 2010, translating to a decline of 21.16%. The proportion of the Eberl surname per 100,000 people also dipped by 28.57% over the decade.

20002010Change
Rank#51,680#66,371-28.43%
Count378298-21.16%
Proportion per 100k0.140.1-28.57%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eberl

In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Eberl identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 96.03% in 2000 to 94.30% in 2010. Individuals identifying as two or more races saw an increase of almost 50%, going from 1.59% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010. Interestingly, no Eberls identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the Hispanic demographic emerged in 2010, with 2.01% of Eberls identifying as such.

20002010Change
White96.03%94.3%-1.8%
Two or More Races1.59%2.35%47.8%
Hispanic0%2.01%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%