2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ebenal
A surname possibly derived from a placename or topographical feature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Ebenal. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ebenal surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Ebenal in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ebenal, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ebenal
The surname EBENAL is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where several variations of the spelling were found in historical records.
One of the earliest known references to the name EBENAL can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church records) of the town of Bamberg, dating back to 1586. The entry mentions an individual named Hans EBENAL, who was a local farmer and landowner.
Linguists suggest that the name EBENAL may have derived from the old German word "Ebene," meaning "flat" or "level," possibly indicating that the family's ancestral lands were located in a flat or level area. However, some scholars also propose that the name could be a variation of the surname "Eberhard," which has its roots in the Germanic words "Ebur" (boar) and "hart" (hardy or brave).
In the 17th century, the EBENAL name appeared in several historical documents from the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, located in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. One notable mention is of a merchant named Johann EBENAL (1621-1687), who was a respected member of the local trade guild.
During the 18th century, the EBENAL surname gained prominence in the region of Saxony, particularly in the city of Leipzig. A notable figure was Friedrich EBENAL (1742-1814), a renowned clockmaker and inventor who developed several innovative timepiece mechanisms.
Another individual of significance was Wilhelmina EBENAL (1776-1856), a respected educator and author who wrote several influential works on childhood development and early education methods.
In the 19th century, the EBENAL name spread further across Germany, with individuals bearing the surname making contributions in various fields. One such individual was Karl EBENAL (1819-1884), a prominent architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Reichstag building.
Furthermore, the EBENAL surname can be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Austria and Switzerland, suggesting that members of the family may have migrated to these regions over the centuries.
While the EBENAL surname is relatively uncommon today, its rich history spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of Germany and its neighboring regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ebenal
Among Census respondents with the surname Ebenal, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (6.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ebenal bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ebenal surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.2% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 8
- Two or more races6.0% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.3% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ebenal
Ebenal appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#151,532
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,775 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+9 bearers (+8.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,262 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #151,532 | 108 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 11,775 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.3%) | Up 7,262 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ebenal surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #151,532 | #144,270 | 4.8% |
| Count | 108 | 117 | 8.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ebenal bearers went from 108 to 117 (+8.3% change). The surname moved up 7,262 positions in the national ranking, going from #151,532 to #144,270.
FAQ
Ebenal surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ebenal?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Ebenal. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Ebenal?
Ebenal ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Ebenal. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ebenal.
Has Ebenal become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ebenal went from 108 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 9 (+8.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #151,532 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Ebenal?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ebenal, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (6.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ebenal in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.2% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ebenal appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.2%), Hispanic (6.8%), Two or More Races (6.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ebenal (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ebenal mean?
A surname possibly derived from a placename or topographical feature. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ebenal (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Ebenal?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Ebenal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.