Explore the Family Name Ekis
The meaning of Ekis
Latvian (Eķis, Ēķis): from the German personal name Eckehard (see Eckert). Some characteristic forenames: Latvian Ervins, Imants.
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How common is the last name Ekis in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ekis experienced slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 66,476th in terms of commonness among other surnames, and by 2010, it moved up slightly to the 66,164th position, signaling a 0.47% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, rising from 278 in 2000 to 299 in 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.55%. However, when viewed in proportion to the population per 100,000, the prevalence of the surname Ekis remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #66,164 | 0.47% |
| Count | 278 | 299 | 7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ekis
Shifting focus to ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the distribution among those carrying the Ekis surname showed minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, a significant majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 94.60% in 2000 to 92.98% in 2010. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a noticeable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, surging by 46.03% from 2.52% in 2000 to 3.68% in 2010. Additionally, by 2010, a small percentage (1.67%) of individuals with the Ekis surname began to identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 92.98% | -1.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.68% | 46.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |