Explore the Family Name Eblen
The meaning of Eblen
German (Württemberg): from a pet form of Eberhardt.
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How common is the last name Eblen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eblen has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,926th most popular surname, while by 2010, it had slipped to 26,654th, showing a decrease of approximately 2.81%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Eblen surname increased slightly from 890 in 2000 to 914 in 2010, an increase of about 2.7%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.06% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,926 | #26,654 | -2.81% |
| Count | 890 | 914 | 2.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eblen
When it comes to the ethnic identity of individuals bearing the Eblen surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there were some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Most notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic doubled from 1.12% to 2.30%. There was also a small increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, moving from 0.90% to 0.98%. The percentage of individuals who identified as belonging to two or more races was not recorded in 2000 but stood at 2.19% in 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though this proportion decreased slightly from 97.30% in 2000 to 94.09% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 94.09% | -3.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.3% | 105.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.98% | 8.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |