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

Ebbing, 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 Ebbing surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebbing in America

Ebbing is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebbing surname appeared 433 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 Ebbing.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebbing 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 Ebbing

The surname Ebbing has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "ebbo," which means "calm, peaceful." This suggests that the name may have referred to a person with a gentle or tranquil demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ebbing can be found in the medieval German manuscript "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," which dates back to the early 14th century. In this document, a person named "Ebbingus" is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction.

During the 15th century, the name Ebbing was particularly prevalent in the region of Saxony, which was a powerful state within the Holy Roman Empire. One notable figure from this period was Johann Ebbing, a respected scholar and theologian who lived from 1437 to 1509. He was known for his writings on religious philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

As the name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Ebbinge," "Ebinge," and "Ebbing." These variations often reflected local dialects and linguistic influences.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Ebbing family settled in the Netherlands, where the name took on a slightly different spelling, "Ebbinge." One prominent individual from this lineage was Gerrit Ebbinge, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived from 1625 to 1699. He was known for his philanthropic efforts and his support of local churches and educational institutions.

Another notable figure with the surname Ebbing was Friedrich Ebbing, a German composer and organist who lived from 1766 to 1834. He was renowned for his contributions to sacred music and his skill in organ performance.

In the 19th century, the name Ebbing spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, as families emigrated to new lands. One example is Wilhelm Ebbing, a German-American engineer and inventor who lived from 1832 to 1908. He is credited with several important innovations in the field of manufacturing machinery.

Throughout its history, the surname Ebbing has been associated with various professions and accomplishments, from scholars and theologians to merchants and inventors. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since taken root in many other parts of the world, reflecting the diverse journeys and contributions of those who have carried it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebbing

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

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

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