Explore the Family Name Eckes
The meaning of Eckes
North German: patronymic from a short form of the personal name Eckhardt (see Eckert).
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How common is the last name Eckes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eckes has seen some changes over a decade in terms of popularity. In 2000, Eckes ranked 26,469th in popularity and by 2010, it had slightly dropped to 26,727th, marking a decrease of 0.97%. However, the number of individuals carrying this surname increased from 867 in 2000 to 911 in 2010, a growth of 5.07%. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly by 3.12%, from 0.32 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #26,727 | -0.97% |
| Count | 867 | 911 | 5.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckes
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Eckes also experienced shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Predominantly, the name is linked with individuals identifying as White, although these numbers slightly decreased from 99.08% in 2000 to 97.48% in 2010. There was a notable increase in individuals of Hispanic ethnicity bearing the surname Eckes, rising from 0.58% in 2000 to 1.32% in 2010, marking a 127.59% change. The 2010 census also recorded a small percentage (0.77%) of Eckes identifying with two or more races, which was not present in the 2000 data. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.08% | 97.48% | -1.61% |
| Hispanic | 0.58% | 1.32% | 127.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |