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

Eberwein, 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 Eberwein surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eberwein in America

Eberwein is the 32865th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eberwein surname appeared 698 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 Eberwein.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eberwein 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 Eberwein

The surname EBERWEIN has its origins in Germany, dating back to the early Middle Ages. It is derived from the German words "Eber" meaning boar or wild pig, and "Wein" meaning wine, suggesting a possible connection to winemaking or vineyards associated with boars.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EBERWEIN can be found in the Codex Traditionum Fuldensium, a medieval manuscript from the Fulda Abbey in present-day Hesse, Germany, dating back to the 8th century. This document mentions an individual named "Eberwinus," which is likely an early variant of the surname.

During the 12th century, the name EBERWEIN appeared in various records across German-speaking regions, particularly in areas known for wine production, such as the Rhine Valley and Franconia. Some historical records from this period mention individuals with the name EBERWEIN residing in places like Würzburg, Bamberg, and Mainz.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Johannes EBERWEIN (c. 1305-1366) was a German composer and music theorist from the town of Bautzen, Saxony. He is considered one of the earliest composers of polyphonic music and is credited with writing the treatise "Tractatus de musica."

Another prominent individual with the surname EBERWEIN was Johann Traugott EBERWEIN (1745-1809), a German theologian and educator from Oberschöna, Saxony. He served as the rector of the Thomasschule in Leipzig and was known for his contributions to education and theology.

In the 19th century, Carl Philipp EBERWEIN (1786-1868) was a German composer and conductor born in Weimar. He composed several operas, symphonies, and other works, and served as the Kapellmeister (Music Director) at the court of Rudolstadt.

The name EBERWEIN can also be found in historical records from other German-speaking regions, such as Austria and Switzerland, where it may have been influenced by local dialects or variations in spelling.

While the surname EBERWEIN is not as common today as some other German surnames, it has a rich historical legacy that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in the language, culture, and traditions of central Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eberwein

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

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

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