2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eberbach
A German surname derived from Eberbach, a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Eberbach. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eberbach 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Eberbach in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eberbach, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eberbach
The surname Eberbach is of German origin, originating in the Middle Ages. It is derived from the name of the town Eberbach, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. The town's name itself is derived from the Old High German words "ebur" meaning "boar" and "bah" meaning "stream" or "brook," suggesting a connection to a stream where wild boars were found.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Eberbach can be found in the Codex Laureshamensis, a medieval cartulary from the Lorsch Abbey, which dates back to the 8th century. This document includes references to individuals bearing the name, suggesting its use as a surname during this time period.
In the 12th century, the name appears in the Hirsauer Codex, a manuscript from the Hirsau Abbey in the Black Forest region of Germany. This indicates the presence of individuals with the Eberbach surname in this area during the High Middle Ages.
An early notable figure with the surname Eberbach was Johannes Eberbach, a 15th-century German theologian and philosopher who served as the rector of the University of Leipzig from 1483 to 1484. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual life of his time.
Another historical figure of note is Johann Eberbach (1470-1536), a German theologian, and reformer who played a significant role in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and worked to spread the ideas of the Reformation in various parts of Germany.
In the 16th century, the name Eberbach appears in the records of the city of Nuremberg, one of the most important cities in the Holy Roman Empire at the time. This suggests the presence of individuals bearing this surname in this influential urban center.
During the 17th century, Johann Philipp Eberbach (1595-1651) was a prominent German composer and organist who served as the court organist for the Prince of Anhalt-Zerbst. His compositions and musical works were highly regarded in his time.
In the 18th century, Johann August Eberbach (1738-1809) was a German theologian, philosopher, and educator who served as the rector of the University of Halle. He was known for his contributions to the fields of ethics and moral philosophy.
Throughout its history, the surname Eberbach has been associated with various locations in Germany, particularly in the southwestern regions, as well as with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including theology, philosophy, education, and the arts.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eberbach
Among Census respondents with the surname Eberbach, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Eberbach 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 Eberbach surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 96
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.7% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eberbach
Eberbach 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+2 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,496 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-6 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,086 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 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 7,496 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 5,086 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 Eberbach 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 | #147,253 | #152,339 | -3.5% |
| Count | 112 | 106 | -5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eberbach bearers went from 112 to 106 (-5.4% change). The surname moved down 5,086 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #152,339.
FAQ
Eberbach surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eberbach?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Eberbach. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Eberbach?
Eberbach ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Eberbach. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Eberbach.
Has Eberbach become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eberbach went from 112 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Eberbach?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eberbach, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%) and Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Eberbach in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eberbach appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.7%), Hispanic (2.8%). 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 Eberbach (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 Eberbach mean?
A German surname derived from Eberbach, a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. 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 Eberbach (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 surname Eberbach?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.