Explore the Family Name Eckardt
The meaning of Eckardt
German: variant of Eckhart. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Hans, Arno, Gunther, Heinz, Lothar, Otto.
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How common is the last name Eckardt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eckardt has seen a moderately fluctuating popularity in recent years. In 2000, Eckardt was ranked 24,023 in terms of frequency, with approximately 980 individuals bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had slightly decreased to 24,305, despite an increase in the number of people named Eckardt to 1,032. This represents a 5.31% increase in count but a -1.17% change in rank. The proportion of people named Eckardt per 100,000 also experienced a minor decrease from 0.36 to 0.35 between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,023 | #24,305 | -1.17% |
| Count | 980 | 1,032 | 5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckardt
When it comes to ethnic identity as determined by the Decennial U.S. Census, the vast majority of individuals with the surname Eckardt identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with slight decline from 92.76% to 92.34%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a small increase from 5.41% in 2000 to 5.62% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as belonging to two or more races decreased by about 20.49%, from 1.22% to 0.97%. Interestingly, a new ethnicity group appeared in 2010, with 0.78% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. There were no individuals with the surname Eckardt who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.76% | 92.34% | -0.45% |
| Hispanic | 5.41% | 5.62% | 3.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0.97% | -20.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |