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

Ebarb, 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 Ebarb surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebarb in America

Ebarb is the 20336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebarb surname appeared 1,307 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 Ebarb.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebarb 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 Ebarb

The surname EBARB originated in France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "ebarber," which means "to trim" or "to shave." This suggests that the name may have been associated with an occupation related to grooming or barbering.

The earliest recorded instances of the name EBARB can be found in historical documents from the region of Normandy in northern France. One of the earliest known references is in a manuscript from the 13th century, which mentions a person named Jehan Ebarb, a landowner in the village of Montebourg.

In the 14th century, the name EBARB appeared in the Calendars of Inquisitions Post Mortem, which were records of inquiries into the lands held by deceased tenants. This suggests that the Ebarb family had gained some prominence and landholdings during this period.

One notable individual bearing the name EBARB was Guillaume Ebarb, a French knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English in the late 14th century. He was mentioned in a chronicle written by the French historian Jean Froissart, which documented the battles and events of the war.

Another significant figure was Jeanne Ebarb, a woman who lived in the 16th century and was known for her skills in midwifery and herbal medicine. Her name was recorded in local parish records and she was highly regarded in her community for her knowledge of traditional remedies.

In the 17th century, the Ebarb family seemed to have spread beyond Normandy, with records showing individuals with the surname living in other parts of France, such as Brittany and Provence. One notable example was Pierre Ebarb, a merchant and ship owner from the port city of Marseille, who was involved in the lucrative trade with the Mediterranean region.

Throughout the centuries, the surname EBARB has evolved and taken on various spellings, including Ebarbe, Ebarbet, and Ebarbot. These variations often reflected regional linguistic differences or personal preferences in spelling.

While the EBARB surname is not as widely known as some other French surnames, it has a rich history and can be traced back to its origins in medieval France, where it was associated with occupations, landholdings, and even military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebarb

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

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 Ebarb 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 Ebarb 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 Ebarb was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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