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

Ebben, 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 Ebben surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebben in America

Ebben is the 34032nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebben surname appeared 668 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 Ebben.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebben 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 Ebben

The surname Ebben is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated from the Low German word "Ebbe," which means "low tide" or "ebb tide." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who lived near coastal areas or rivers where the tides played a significant role.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ebben can be found in the historical records of Lübeck, a city-state in northern Germany, dating back to the 1400s. During this period, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Ebben, Ebbe, and Ebbing, reflecting the regional dialects and spelling variations common at the time.

Historically, the Ebben surname has been linked to several notable figures. In the 16th century, Johannes Ebben (1515-1589) was a renowned German Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. His writings and teachings influenced religious thought and practices in northern Germany.

Another prominent individual bearing the Ebben surname was Wilhelm Ebben (1801-1869), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian House of Representatives in the mid-19th century. He was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and his efforts to promote civil rights and legal protections.

In the realm of literature, the name Ebben is associated with the German writer and poet Theodor Ebben (1829-1906), whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the human condition. His poetry collection, "Gedichte" (Poems), published in 1860, received critical acclaim and contributed to the cultural landscape of 19th-century Germany.

Moving into the 20th century, Hans Ebben (1906-1982) was a prominent German architect who played a significant role in the reconstruction and urban planning efforts in Germany after World War II. His designs blended modern architectural principles with traditional German aesthetics, leaving a lasting impact on the built environment of several German cities.

Lastly, the name Ebben has also been associated with the Dutch mathematician and physicist Hendrik Ebben (1927-2003), who made notable contributions to the fields of theoretical physics and quantum mechanics. His research and publications advanced our understanding of complex mathematical concepts and their applications in the physical sciences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebben

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

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

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