Explore the Family Name Ezekiel
The meaning of Ezekiel
English, Welsh, Jewish, African American, and African (mainly Nigeria and Tanzania): from the Biblical personal name Ezekiel, from Hebrew Yeḥezqel, meaning ‘God will strengthen’. It was borne by a prophet for whom the Book of Ezekiel is named. In the British Isles this is found not only as a Jewish surname, but also as a comparatively late surname among Nonconformists, especially in Wales and Devon. The name Ezekiel is also found among Christians in southern India, but since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames, the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
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How common is the last name Ezekiel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ezekiel in the United States has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 28,751st most common surname, and by 2010, it had risen to 26,549th. This represents a 7.66% rise in rank. Similarly, the number of individuals with the surname Ezekiel grew from 779 in 2000 to 918 in 2010, an increase of 17.84%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also saw a small increase of 6.9%, going from 0.29 to 0.31 during the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,751 | #26,549 | 7.66% |
| Count | 779 | 918 | 17.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.31 | 6.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ezekiel
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ezekiel has also seen some changes over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, those identifying as white represented the largest group at 62.39%, but this share fell slightly to 59.48% by 2010. The percentage of individuals with this surname who identified as Black remained relatively stable, decreasing only slightly from 30.30% to 29.85%. There were increases observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (from 3.72% to 4.14%) and Hispanic (1.67% to 3.92%). Interestingly, the census recorded a new ethnicity category in 2010, with 2.07% identifying as belonging to two or more races, and 0.54% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.39% | 59.48% | -4.66% |
| Black | 30.3% | 29.85% | -1.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.72% | 4.14% | 11.29% |
| Hispanic | 1.67% | 3.92% | 134.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.54% | 0% |