Explore the Family Name Ekins
The meaning of Ekins
English: variant of Eakins (see Eakin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ekins in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ekins has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ekins was ranked 45,651st most common surname in the United States with 441 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank improved to 44,730th and the count increased to 480 people, marking an 8.84% growth rate. Despite this increase, the proportion of people with the surname Ekins per 100,000 remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #44,730 | 2.02% |
| Count | 441 | 480 | 8.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ekins
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ekins as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% (97.05% in 2000 and 97.29% in 2010) of those carrying the Ekins surname identified as White. The data also indicates a slight increase in the percentage of Hispanics with this surname, from 1.36% in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. No significant changes were noted for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, where the figures either remained static or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.05% | 97.29% | 0.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 1.67% | 22.79% |
| 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% |