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

Ebba, 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 Ebba surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebba in America

Ebba is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebba surname appeared 163 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 Ebba.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebba 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 Ebba

The surname EBBA is of Anglo-Saxon origin, tracing its roots back to the 5th century when the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes began their migration to Britain. It is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Ebba," which means "a boar" or "a wild pig."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EBBA can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and their estates commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions an Ebba who held lands in Suffolk, England.

During the Middle Ages, the surname EBBA was predominantly found in the northern regions of England, particularly in Yorkshire and Northumbria. This is likely due to the influence of the Anglian kingdoms that were established in these areas during the Anglo-Saxon period.

In the 12th century, a notable figure named Ebba of Coldingham lived in the Kingdom of Northumbria. She was a Benedictine nun and is considered a saint in the Catholic Church. Her feast day is celebrated on April 25th.

Another individual of historical significance with the surname EBBA was Sir Ebba de Roos, a 13th-century English nobleman who served as a Lord of the Manor in Yorkshire. He was a prominent landowner and was involved in various military campaigns during the reign of King Edward I.

During the 14th century, the EBBA surname appeared in various records, including the Hundred Rolls, a census-like survey conducted in England between 1274 and 1275. The Hundred Rolls mention an Ebba de Halton, who held lands in Cheshire.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Ebba Monck was born in Yorkshire, England (c. 1560). She was a renowned herbalist and midwife, known for her expertise in traditional medicine.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname EBBA was John Ebba, a 17th-century English mathematician and astronomer. He was born in Northumberland in 1633 and made significant contributions to the field of navigation and celestial mechanics.

It is worth noting that the surname EBBA has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Ebb, Ebbs, Ebbe, and Ebbes, among others. Additionally, some place names in England, such as Ebbesbourne in Wiltshire and Ebberston in North Yorkshire, may have derived from the Old English personal name "Ebba," potentially indicating the presence of individuals with this surname in those areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebba

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

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

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