Explore the Family Name Ekker
The meaning of Ekker
1. Dutch: cognate of German Ecker. 2. Norwegian: variant of Ecker.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ekker in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ekker has seen increased recognition over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 63,297th in popularity with a count of 295 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its popularity had risen significantly to rank 57,516th, with an increase in count to 354 individuals, marking a growth rate of 20 percent. This change also resulted in a slightly higher proportion per 100k people, moving from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #57,516 | 9.13% |
| Count | 295 | 354 | 20% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ekker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ekker, data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White association. In 2000, 93.22 percent of the bearers of this surname identified as White, increasing to 94.35 percent by 2010. The second most common ethnicity was those identifying with two or more races, which saw a slight decrease from 2.03 percent in 2000 to 1.98 percent in 2010. There was a notable increase in the Hispanic demographic, growing from 2.03 percent to 2.82 percent. However, the percentage of those identifying as Black dropped dramatically from 1.69 percent to being completely suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. No individuals with the Ekker surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.22% | 94.35% | 1.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 2.82% | 38.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.03% | 1.98% | -2.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.69% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |