Explore the Family Name Eggeman
The meaning of Eggeman
Americanized form of German Eggemann: variant of Eckmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eggeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eggeman experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 72,237 in popularity, with a count of 251 individuals bearing the surname. However, by 2010, it fell to rank 78,567, with a total count of 243 - showing a change of -8.76 in rank and a -3.19 change in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100k also decreased by -11.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #78,567 | -8.76% |
| Count | 251 | 243 | -3.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eggeman
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Eggeman, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority identified as White — 98.01% in 2000 and 96.71% in 2010, marking a slight decrease of -1.33. The data for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, and those identifying with two or more races were either zero or suppressed for privacy reasons (marked as "0.00" or "(S)"). However, there was an emergence of Hispanic ethnicity associated with the surname in 2010, making up 2.88% of the Eggemans.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.01% | 96.71% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |