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

Ebsen, 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 Ebsen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ebsen in America

Ebsen is the 61585th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ebsen surname appeared 326 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 Ebsen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ebsen 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 Ebsen

The surname Ebsen is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "ebba," which means a stream or a creek. It is believed that the name initially referred to someone who lived near a stream or a body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ebsen can be traced back to the 14th century in the town of Ebsdorf, located in the northern German state of Lower Saxony. The town's name is thought to have originated from the same root as the surname, further solidifying its connection to water bodies.

In the 15th century, the Ebsen surname appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, including the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of documents related to the history of Saxony. This suggests that the name was well-established and relatively widespread in certain regions of Germany during that time.

Notable individuals with the surname Ebsen include Johann Ebsen (1635-1699), a German composer and organist who was known for his contributions to the development of the North German Organ School. Another noteworthy figure was Hans Ebsen (1822-1899), a Danish artist and painter renowned for his landscapes and seascapes.

In the 19th century, the Ebsen surname found its way to other parts of the world, likely due to immigration patterns. One such example is Buddy Ebsen (1908-2003), an American actor and dancer best known for his roles in the television series "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Barnaby Jones."

Another prominent individual with the Ebsen name was Vilhelm Ebsen (1861-1925), a Norwegian author and playwright who wrote several novels and plays that explored the social and cultural issues of his time.

While the surname Ebsen has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to various countries and regions, with individuals bearing this name making their mark in various fields, from the arts and literature to entertainment and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ebsen

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

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

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