Explore the Family Name Eberwein
The meaning of Eberwein
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements eber ‘wild boar’ + win ‘friend’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eberwein in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eberwein has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 30,868, but by 2010, it had slipped to 32,865, marking a drop of 6.47%. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 712 in 2000 to 698 in 2010, which represents a decline of 1.97%. As a result, the proportion of people with the Eberwein surname per 100,000 has also fallen by 7.69% during the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,868 | #32,865 | -6.47% |
| Count | 712 | 698 | -1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eberwein
On the other hand, looking at the data from the Decennial U.S. Census regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Eberwein surname, there have been some changes over the decade. The majority of Eberwein families identify as White, with 95.65% in 2000 and 94.84% in 2010, showing a slight decrease of 0.85%. Interestingly, there has been an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0.84% to 1.29%, a significant rise of 53.57%. Moreover, there has been a new emergence of Black individuals carrying the surname, accounting for 1.43% in 2010, which was not present in 2000. However, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and as two or more races saw a decrease. Specifically, Asian/Pacific Islanders went from 1.12% in 2000 to none in 2010, while those of two or more races dropped from 1.69% to 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 94.84% | -0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.43% | -15.38% |
| Black | 0% | 1.43% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 1.29% | 53.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.12% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |