Explore the Family Name Eckel
The meaning of Eckel
1. South German: from a pet form of the personal name Eckehard (see Eckert). 2. German: habitational name from any of the places called Eckel in Lower Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate.
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How common is the last name Eckel in the United States?
The surname Eckel, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 11,423 and slipped to 12,616 by 2010, marking a 10.44% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 2,531 in 2000 to 2,453 in 2010, a 3.08% drop. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 11.7%, going from 0.94 to 0.83.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,423 | #12,616 | -10.44% |
| Count | 2,531 | 2,453 | -3.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.83 | -11.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckel
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Eckel identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.85% to 94.78%. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing from 0.79% in 2000 to 1.30% in 2010. The number of people identifying as Hispanic also rose from 0.95% to 1.43%. Notably, individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in the 2000 data but made up 0.53% each in 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.74% to 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.85% | 94.78% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 1.43% | -17.82% |
| Hispanic | 0.95% | 1.43% | 50.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 1.3% | 64.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |