Explore the Family Name Eckmann
The meaning of Eckmann
1. German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone who lived on a corner (see Eck 1). 2. German: variant of Eck 2. Some characteristic forenames: German Claus, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Eckmann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eckmann has seen a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked at 33,830 and by 2010 it had slipped to rank 34,465, indicating a decrease in its popularity by 1.88%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased slightly from 635 in 2000 to 657 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.46%. The proportion of people with the Eckmann surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, going from 0.24 to 0.22 in the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,830 | #34,465 | -1.88% |
| Count | 635 | 657 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckmann
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of those holding the Eckmann surname identify as White, with the percentage standing at 95.43% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 94.22% in 2010. There was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 2.36% in 2000 to 4.11% in 2010, marking a significant rise of 74.15%. People identifying as belonging to two or more races reduced from 1.73% in 2000 to 0.91% in 2010. No Eckmanns identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.43% | 94.22% | -1.27% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 4.11% | 74.15% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 0.91% | -47.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |