Explore the Family Name Eckl
The meaning of Eckl
South German: variant of Eckel. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto.
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How common is the last name Eckl in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Eckl, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw an uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eckl was ranked as the 48,293rd most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 46,219th spot, marking a 4.29% increase. The number of people carrying the surname also increased from 411 in 2000 to 461 in 2010, a rise of 12.17%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals with the last name Eckl per 100,000 people went up slightly from 0.15 to 0.16 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #46,219 | 4.29% |
| Count | 411 | 461 | 12.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckl
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Eckl varied somewhat over this decade, based on Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly 97% of those bearing the surname identified as White, but this dropped to 94.36% by 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. However, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant jump, going from 1.22% in 2000 to 3.04% in 2010. Additionally, in 2010, for the first time, some people with the Eckl surname identified as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.84% | 94.36% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 3.04% | 149.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.74% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |