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

Echard, 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 Echard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Echard in America

Echard is the 26873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Echard surname appeared 904 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 Echard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Echard 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 Echard

The surname Echard originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the French word "echart," which means "watcher" or "guard." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a watchman or guard.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Echard can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is listed as "Eschard" and is believed to refer to a landowner or tenant in Normandy, France.

As the name spread throughout France, it took on various spellings, such as "Eschard," "Escharde," and "Eschart." These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preference of individual families.

During the Middle Ages, the Echard family was known to have resided in the regions of Anjou and Poitou in western France. In the 13th century, a nobleman named Geoffroy Echard was recorded as a vassal of the Count of Anjou.

In the 16th century, a famous French poet and satirist named Jacques Echard (1644-1724) gained recognition for his works, which included "The Works of Boileau Despréaux" and "The Roman Antiquities." His literary contributions helped to further establish the Echard name in French history.

Another notable figure with the surname Echard was Laurent Echard (1670-1753), a French historian and author. He is best known for his work "Roman History from the Building of Rome to the Battle of Actium," which was published in 1718.

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Echard (1734-1814) was a French Catholic priest and writer who authored several religious works, including "A Treatise on Ceremonies and Rites of the Catholic Church."

As the Echard family dispersed throughout Europe, the name also took root in other countries, such as England and Germany. In England, a distinguished figure named Lawrence Echard (1670-1730) was a historian and author who wrote "The History of England," published in 1707.

Over time, the Echard surname has maintained a presence in various parts of the world, with notable individuals continuing to contribute to fields such as literature, history, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Echard

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

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

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