Explore the Family Name Eckelbarger
The meaning of Eckelbarger
Americanized form of German Eckelberger (see Eckelberry).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eckelbarger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eckelbarger saw a slight decrease over the decade from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the name dipped by 2.53%, moving from rank 63812 in 2000 to 65424 in 2010. However, the count or frequency of the name increased slightly by 3.77% during this period, with the number of individuals bearing the surname rising from 292 in 2000 to 303 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100k population, the usage of the surname decreased by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #65,424 | -2.53% |
| Count | 292 | 303 | 3.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckelbarger
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnicity associated with the Eckelbarger surname. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 98.63% in 2000 to 97.69% in 2010. No individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.63% | 97.69% | -0.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |