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

Ebbert, 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 Ebbert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebbert in America

Ebbert is the 20553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebbert surname appeared 1,290 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 Ebbert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebbert 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 Ebbert

The surname Ebbert has its origins in Germany, and it is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Old German word "ebur," which means "wild boar." This suggests that the original bearer of the name may have been associated with hunting or forestry activities involving wild boars.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ebbert surname can be traced back to various regions of Germany, such as Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. It is possible that the name was initially adopted as a descriptive nickname or as a means of identifying an individual's occupation or place of origin.

While there are no specific historical references to the Ebbert name in major manuscripts like the Domesday Book, it is likely that the name appeared in local parish records and regional archives throughout Germany during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the Ebbert surname was Hans Ebbert, a German landowner and farmer who lived in the town of Erfurt, Thuringia, in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Johann Ebbert, a prominent merchant and trader from Nuremberg, who lived during the 16th century and was known for his successful business ventures across Europe.

In the 17th century, the Ebbert name gained prominence with the birth of Wilhelm Ebbert (1612-1683), a German theologian and author who wrote several influential works on Protestant theology. He served as a pastor in various churches across Germany and was highly regarded for his scholarly contributions.

During the 18th century, Johann Friedrich Ebbert (1724-1795) was a renowned German composer and organist. He was born in Saxony and spent much of his career composing sacred music and performing at various churches and cathedrals throughout Germany.

Another notable figure was Karl Ebbert (1836-1913), a German-American artist and painter who immigrated to the United States in the mid-19th century. He became known for his landscapes and portraits, and his works are displayed in several museums and galleries across the country.

The Ebbert surname has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout Germany, such as Ebberfeld, a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia, and Ebberöd, a municipality in Schleswig-Holstein. These places may have played a role in the development and spread of the Ebbert surname over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebbert

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

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

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