Explore the Family Name Eckols
The meaning of Eckols
Altered form of German Eckels.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eckols in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eckols has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eckols was ranked 74,398th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010, it had risen to the 72,568th spot – a 2.46% increase. The number of individuals bearing this surname also grew by approximately 10.74%, from 242 in 2000 to 268 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Eckols per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #72,568 | 2.46% |
| Count | 242 | 268 | 10.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eckols
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Eckols surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, though there was a slight decrease from 90.08% to 88.43%. Over the same period, the percentage of Eckols identifying as Hispanic saw a significant rise of 62.71%, increasing from 4.13% to 6.72%. There was a decrease in the percentage of Black individuals with the Eckols surname, dropping from 5.37% in 2000 to 4.10% in 2010. No Eckols identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.08% | 88.43% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 4.13% | 6.72% | 62.71% |
| Black | 5.37% | 4.1% | -23.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |