Explore the Family Name Eckels
The meaning of Eckels
German: patronymic from Eckel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eckels in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eckels has seen a slight decline in rank from 18,811 in 2000 to 19,053 in 2010, reflecting a change of -1.29%. However, despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals bearing this surname has actually increased by 6.17%, with a rise from 1,346 in 2000 to 1,429 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decrease of -4.0% across the same time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,811 | #19,053 | -1.29% |
| Count | 1,346 | 1,429 | 6.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.5 | 0.48 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckels
Regarding ethnic identity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Eckels surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, making up 89.57% of the total in 2010, although this is a decrease from 91.60% in 2000. Other noticeable ethnic identities include Black (a rise from 5.13% in 2000 to 6.16% in 2010), and Hispanic (increasing from 0.97% in 2000 to 1.61% in 2010). Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity saw a significant increase of 102.22%, albeit off a low base, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category witnessed a considerable decrease, down 43.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.6% | 89.57% | -2.22% |
| Black | 5.13% | 6.16% | 20.08% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.61% | 65.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.11% | 1.33% | 19.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 0.91% | 102.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.74% | 0.42% | -43.24% |