Find out how popular the last name Ebalo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ebalo.

Ebalo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ebalo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebalo in America

Ebalo is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebalo surname appeared 187 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ebalo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebalo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ebalo

The surname Ebalo has its origins in the Mayan civilization of Central America, specifically in the region now known as Guatemala. The name can be traced back to the 9th century AD, during the height of the Maya Empire. It is believed to have derived from the Mayan word "eb'al," which means "stone" or "rock," suggesting a possible connection to the skilled stoneworkers and masons of the Maya.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ebalo can be found in the Codex Mendoza, a 16th-century Aztec codex that documented the tribute paid to the Aztec Empire by various Mayan cities and villages. The Codex mentions a noble family bearing the name Ebalo from the city of Tikal, indicating their importance and influence in the region.

In the 17th century, a Spanish missionary named Diego Ebalo was known for his efforts to convert the Maya people to Christianity. He was born in 1615 in the city of Antigua, Guatemala, and spent much of his life traveling through the Mayan highlands, establishing churches and preaching the gospel.

During the 18th century, a prominent Mayan leader and warrior named Jacinto Ebalo led a rebellion against Spanish colonial rule in the region of Petén, Guatemala. His revolt, which took place in the 1760s, was ultimately suppressed, but it remains a significant event in the history of Mayan resistance to Spanish colonization.

In the 19th century, a Guatemalan poet and writer named Josefina Ebalo gained recognition for her works celebrating Mayan culture and traditions. She was born in 1835 in the town of Sololá and is considered one of the pioneers of Mayan literature in the Spanish language.

Another notable figure with the surname Ebalo was Manuel Ebalo, a Guatemalan sculptor and artist who lived in the early 20th century. Born in 1890 in the city of Quetzaltenango, he was renowned for his intricate carvings and sculptures inspired by Mayan mythology and symbolism.

Throughout its history, the surname Ebalo has maintained a strong connection to the Maya people and their rich cultural heritage. While its origins can be traced back centuries, the name continues to be carried by people of Mayan descent today, serving as a reminder of their ancestral roots and the enduring legacy of one of the most advanced civilizations in the ancient world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebalo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ebalo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ebalo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ebalo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ebalo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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