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

Eberhardt, 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 Eberhardt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eberhardt in America

Eberhardt is the 5399th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eberhardt surname appeared 6,450 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Eberhardt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eberhardt 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 Eberhardt

The surname Eberhardt is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic personal name Eburhard, which is composed of the elements "ebur" meaning "boar" and "hard" meaning "hardy" or "brave." The name was likely initially given as a nickname or descriptive term to someone who possessed qualities associated with a wild boar, such as strength, courage, and resilience.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Eberhardt can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 8th to the 13th centuries. In this collection, a person named Eberhardus is referenced as a witness to a land transaction in the year 1093 in the region of Saxony, Germany.

The name Eberhardt also appears in various medieval records and manuscripts from different parts of Germany, such as the Annales Fuldenses, a historical chronicle written by monks in the 9th century. This suggests that the name was relatively widespread in German-speaking regions during the Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Eberhardt von Cölln (1480-1539) was a prominent German humanist, scholar, and diplomat who served as a counselor to various princes and emperors. His contributions to the fields of literature and education were significant during the Renaissance period.

Another notable individual with the surname Eberhardt was Johann August Eberhard (1739-1809), a German philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of ethics and moral philosophy. He was a professor at the University of Halle and published numerous works on topics such as natural theology, metaphysics, and practical philosophy.

The name Eberhardt has also been associated with certain place names in Germany, such as Eberhardzell, a town in the state of Baden-Württemberg. This town's name likely derives from a combination of the personal name Eberhard and the German word "Zelle," meaning a small monastic settlement or cell.

Other notable individuals with the surname Eberhardt include the German-American artist Patty Eberhardt (1926-2019), known for her contributions to the Pop Art movement, and the American author Richard Eberhardt (1904-2005), who wrote several novels and short stories exploring themes of the American West and Native American culture.

Throughout history, the surname Eberhardt has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, philosophers, artists, and writers. Its origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages and the Germanic roots of the personal name Eburhard, reflecting the cultural and linguistic traditions of the German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eberhardt

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

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

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