Explore the Family Name Eckerle
The meaning of Eckerle
South German: from a pet form of Eckert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eckerle in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eckerle has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 28,522nd in 2000, it slipped to 30,538th by 2010, marking a decrease of 7.07%. The count of individuals carrying this name also slightly dropped from 787 in 2000 to 764 in 2010, a reduction of nearly 3%. Consequently, the proportion of Eckerles per 100,000 people fell by 10.34% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,522 | #30,538 | -7.07% |
| Count | 787 | 764 | -2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.26 | -10.34% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckerle
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts for those with the surname Eckerle. In 2000, nearly 97% identified as White, a number which slightly declined to 95.55% by 2010. While there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, by 2010, 0.65% claimed an Asian/Pacific Islander identity. The percentage of individuals reporting two or more races increased from 0.64% to 0.92%, a rise of 43.75%. Additionally, those aligning with Hispanic ethnicity rose from 1.65% to 2.62%, showing a significant increase of 58.79%. There was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native identification, remaining at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.55% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 2.62% | 58.79% |
| Two or More Races | 0.64% | 0.92% | 43.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |