Explore the Family Name Ekey
The meaning of Ekey
German: probably a variant of Eke. This surname is very rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ekey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ekey experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 75,466 in popularity, with a total count of 238 people bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 79,598, and although the count increased marginally to 239, the proportion per 100k fell by 11.11%, indicating that other surnames were gaining popularity at a faster rate.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #79,598 | -5.48% |
| Count | 238 | 239 | 0.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ekey
Concerning ethnic identity, the majority of individuals carrying the Ekey surname identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 97.48% of those with the Ekey surname identified as White, dropping slightly to 94.56% in 2010. While there was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native representation among individuals with this surname during both census years, those identifying as Black saw a significant increase from 2.52% to 3.77% over the decade. The data for those identifying with two or more races remained suppressed due to privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 94.56% | -3% |
| Black | 2.52% | 3.77% | 49.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |