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

Ebling, 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 Ebling surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebling in America

Ebling is the 19885th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebling surname appeared 1,351 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 Ebling.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebling 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 Ebling

The surname EBLING is of German origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "ebening," which referred to a level or flat area of land. This suggests that the name may have initially identified a person or family residing on a plain or plateau.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EBLING can be found in the town of Ebling, located in the Rhine-Palatinate region of modern-day Germany. This placename, dating back to the 12th century, is thought to be the source from which the surname emerged.

In the 13th century, a record mentions a knight named Konrad von Ebling, who served under the Count of Sponheim. This historical figure is often cited as one of the earliest known bearers of the EBLING surname.

During the 15th century, the EBLING name appeared in several documents from the region of Franconia, in present-day Bavaria, Germany. One notable individual from this era was Hans EBLING, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Nuremberg between 1438 and 1502.

In the 16th century, the EBLING family gained prominence in the region of Saxony, where they were involved in the mining industry. Johann EBLING (1504-1572) was a prominent figure in this field and is credited with introducing innovative mining techniques.

As the EBLING surname spread across Europe, it also took on various spellings, such as Ebeling, Eebling, and Eebeling. One notable bearer of the name from the 17th century was the Dutch mathematician and philosopher, Johann Philipp EBLING (1625-1696), who made significant contributions to the study of optics.

In the 18th century, the EBLING name gained recognition in the field of medicine. Christian Gottfried EBLING (1746-1817) was a German physician and botanist known for his work on medicinal plants and their properties.

As the surname continued to disperse throughout Europe and beyond, it produced notable individuals in various fields. In the 19th century, Carl Ludwig EBLING (1801-1854) was a German architect and urban planner who designed several prominent buildings in Berlin.

Another remarkable figure was the American chemist and inventor, Raymond EBLING (1890-1975), who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic rubber during the 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebling

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

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

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