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

Ebrom, 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 Ebrom surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebrom in America

Ebrom is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebrom surname appeared 112 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 Ebrom.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebrom 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 Ebrom

The surname EBROM has its origins in the region of East Prussia, which is now part of modern-day Poland and Russia. It is believed to have originated in the 16th century, during the time of the Protestant Reformation.

The name EBROM is thought to be derived from the Old Prussian word "ebromas," which means "river dweller" or "one who lives near a river." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived near a significant river or waterway in East Prussia.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EBROM can be found in the church records of the town of Königsberg, now known as Kaliningrad, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of EBROM who were prominent landowners in the region.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname EBROM was Hans EBROM (1610-1678), a successful merchant and trader who established a thriving business in the Baltic Sea region. His descendants continued to play an influential role in the economic and political affairs of East Prussia for several generations.

Another notable bearer of the name was Wilhelmina EBROM (1745-1822), a celebrated writer and poet who was renowned for her literary works celebrating the beauty and culture of East Prussia. Her poetry was widely published and celebrated during her lifetime.

In the 19th century, the EBROM family continued to maintain a strong presence in the region, with several members serving in various military and government roles. One such figure was Karl EBROM (1820-1895), a highly decorated officer in the Prussian army who fought in the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War.

As the centuries passed, the EBROM surname spread beyond East Prussia, with families bearing this name settling in other parts of Europe and eventually emigrating to other parts of the world, including North America and Australia.

Throughout its history, the EBROM surname has been associated with a rich cultural heritage and a strong connection to the land and waterways of its ancestral homeland in East Prussia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebrom

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

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

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