Explore the Family Name Echelbarger
The meaning of Echelbarger
Americanized form of German Eichelberger.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Echelbarger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Echelbarger experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 62,961 in 2000 to 66,164 in 2010, indicating a drop of 5.09%. However, the count of individuals with this surname saw a marginal increase from 297 to 299 during the same time period. This is a growth rate of approximately 0.67%. Despite this small rise in count, the proportion of people bearing the Echelbarger surname per 100,000 population decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,961 | #66,164 | -5.09% |
| Count | 297 | 299 | 0.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Echelbarger
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Echelbarger surname identified as White both in 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease from 96.97% to 93.98%. During the same decade, there was a noticeable emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% in 2000 to 3.68% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying with two or more races remained virtually unchanged at around 1.67%, while there were no reported changes in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.97% | 93.98% | -3.08% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.68% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.67% | -0.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |