Explore the Family Name Eberlin
The meaning of Eberlin
German (Alemannic): variant of Eberle.
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How common is the last name Eberlin in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eberlin noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eberlin was the 46,153rd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 41,799th spot, marking a 9.43% increase in its ranking. The count of individuals bearing this last name also grew from 435 to 520 during this decade, reflecting a significant rise of about 19.54%. As a result, the proportion of people named Eberlin per 100,000 of the population rose by 12.5%, representing an increase from 0.16 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,153 | #41,799 | 9.43% |
| Count | 435 | 520 | 19.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eberlin
When examining the ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, one finds that the vast majority of Eberlins identifies as white. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.31% of Eberlins identified as white. By 2010, this number dropped slightly to 96.35%, indicating a minor shift in the ethnic identity associated with this surname. However, the 2010 census also shows a small emergence of Eberlins identifying as Hispanic, at 2.31%, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no recorded occurrences of Eberlins identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.31% | 96.35% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |