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

Echo, 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 Echo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Echo in America

Echo is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Echo surname appeared 142 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 Echo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Echo 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 Echo

The surname ECHO is of English origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "ece," which means "eternal" or "everlasting." This surname was likely given to someone who was perceived as having a long-lasting or enduring quality.

In the early medieval period, the name ECHO was found primarily in the southern counties of England, such as Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset. The first recorded instance of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1260, where a William Eche is mentioned.

During the 14th century, the name ECHO appeared in various forms, including Eche, Eche, and Ech. These spelling variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. One notable example is John Eche, a landowner from Wiltshire who is mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of 1327.

In the 15th century, the name ECHO began to spread to other regions of England, including Yorkshire and Lancashire. This expansion was likely due to the migration of people seeking employment or new opportunities. One of the earliest documented individuals with this surname during this period was Thomas Ech, a merchant from York, who is mentioned in the York Freemen's Register of 1472.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname ECHO. One of the most prominent was Sir John Eche (1530-1594), a renowned English jurist and member of Parliament during the reign of Elizabeth I. Another notable figure was Richard Eche (1678-1743), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol, who funded the construction of several churches and schools in the city.

Other historical figures with the surname ECHO include:

1. William Eche (1620-1692), an English Puritan minister and author.
2. Elizabeth Eche (1765-1837), a renowned novelist and poet from Gloucestershire.
3. James Eche (1810-1876), a British explorer and naturalist who led expeditions to Africa and South America.
4. Alice Eche (1892-1968), a pioneering English aviator and one of the first women to earn a pilot's license.
5. Henry Eche (1911-1997), a celebrated British architect known for his innovative designs in the modernist style.

While the surname ECHO originated in England, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Echo

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

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

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