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

Eble, 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 Eble surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eble in America

Eble is the 28587th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eble surname appeared 834 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 Eble.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eble 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 Eble

The surname EBLE has its origins in Germany, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "ebil," which means "nobleman" or "knight." This suggests that early bearers of the name were members of the aristocracy or held prestigious positions in society.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname EBLE can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the medieval period. In this text, there is a reference to a nobleman named Eble von Strassburg, who lived in the late 12th century and held significant influence in the region.

During the 13th century, the EBLE surname also appeared in various charters and legal documents from the region of Saxony. One notable individual was Heinrich Eble, a wealthy merchant who was involved in the trade of fine fabrics and spices.

In the 14th century, the surname EBLE began to spread beyond Germany, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in areas such as Austria and Switzerland. One prominent figure from this period was Johannes Eble, a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Vienna.

The 15th century saw the rise of a prominent EBLE family in the city of Nuremberg, where they were influential in the city's governance and trade guilds. Johann Eble, born in 1432, was a respected magistrate and played a crucial role in resolving disputes between the city's various factions.

As the centuries progressed, the EBLE surname continued to be found across various regions of Germany and neighboring countries. Notable individuals include Friedrich Eble (1741-1817), a Prussian military strategist who served under Frederick the Great, and Karl Eble (1820-1899), a German architect renowned for his work on several iconic buildings in Berlin.

Throughout its history, the EBLE surname has been associated with nobility, intellectuals, and individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective fields. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich heritage and legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eble

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

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

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