Explore the Family Name Eckelberry
The meaning of Eckelberry
Altered form of German Eckelberg, a northern variant of Eichelberg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eckelberry in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eckelberry has slightly increased from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, it improved by 1.74%, moving from the 48,196th rank in 2000 to the 47,356th in 2010. The number of individuals with the surname Eckelberry also saw an increase of 8.74% during this period, growing from 412 individuals in 2000 to 448 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #47,356 | 1.74% |
| Count | 412 | 448 | 8.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckelberry
Furthermore, the ethnicity associated with the surname Eckelberry was predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 96.84% identified as White, a figure that slightly increased to 96.88% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.46% in 2000 to 2.46% in 2010 - a growth rate of 68.49%. Meanwhile, there were negligible or no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.46% in 2000 to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 96.88% | 0.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 2.46% | 68.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |