Explore the Family Name Eckler
The meaning of Eckler
South German: patronymic from Eckel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eckler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eckler has slightly dipped in the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 19,222nd and by 2010, it had fallen to the 19,814th position, indicating a decrease of 3.08%. However, the number of individuals with this surname actually increased from 1,306 in 2000 to 1,357 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 3.91%. Even though more people carry the Eckler surname, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.48 to 0.46, a decline of 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,222 | #19,814 | -3.08% |
| Count | 1,306 | 1,357 | 3.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckler
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a vast majority of individuals with the Eckler surname identify as White. This group accounted for 97.17% of all Ecklers in 2000, which slightly dropped to 96.17% in 2010. The ethnicity identified as Hispanic showed an increase of 71.01% over the decade, rising from 0.69% to 1.18%. Those who identified as Black or of two or more races also saw modest increases, up 4.35% and 18.00%, respectively. Notably, there were no recorded Ecklers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.17% | 96.17% | -1.03% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 1.18% | 18% |
| Hispanic | 0.69% | 1.18% | 71.01% |
| Black | 0.92% | 0.96% | 4.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |