Explore the Family Name Eggemeyer
The meaning of Eggemeyer
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer) who lived on a corner or by a rocky outcrop (see Eck). Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Gerhardt.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eggemeyer in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eggemeyer has seen a rise in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname improved from 37,881 in 2000 to 35,294 in 2010, marking a 6.83% change over this decade. The count of people with this last name also increased from 551 to 638, marking a significant 15.79% increase. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people also rose by 10%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.22 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,881 | #35,294 | 6.83% |
| Count | 551 | 638 | 15.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.22 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eggemeyer
Based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, some changes were observed in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Eggemeyer from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with a small increase from 95.1% in 2000 to 95.3% in 2010. During this period, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, from 2% to 1.57%, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, from 1.63% to 1.1%. Notably, in 2010, a new category emerged with 1.72% of individuals identifying with two or more races. However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 95.3% | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 1.57% | -21.5% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.63% | 1.1% | -32.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |