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

Echohawk, 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 Echohawk surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Echohawk in America

Echohawk is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Echohawk surname appeared 117 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 Echohawk.

The history of the last name Echohawk

The surname ECHOHAWK is of Native American origin, specifically from the Pawnee tribe. It is believed to have emerged in the early 19th century, during the period when Native American tribes were forced to adopt English surnames by the U.S. government.

ECHOHAWK is a compound word derived from two Pawnee words: "echo" meaning "echo" or "resonance," and "hawk" referring to the bird of prey. It is thought to have been a descriptive name given to an individual or family with a strong, resonant voice or a connection to hawks, which held significant symbolic meaning in Pawnee culture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ECHOHAWK name can be found in the annals of the Pawnee tribe from the 1830s, where a Pawnee leader known as Echohawk is mentioned. Unfortunately, detailed records from this period are scarce, so not much is known about this individual's life and accomplishments.

In the late 19th century, a prominent figure named John Echohawk (1847-1923) emerged as a leader and advocate for the Pawnee people. He played a crucial role in negotiating land treaties and advocating for the rights of his tribe during a time of immense upheaval and displacement.

Another notable ECHOHAWK was Walter Echohawk (1896-1968), a respected Pawnee historian and author. He dedicated his life to preserving the traditions, language, and cultural heritage of the Pawnee tribe, publishing several books and manuscripts on the subject.

In more recent times, John Echohawk (born 1945) has been a prominent Native American attorney and activist. He co-founded the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) in 1970 and has been instrumental in advocating for the legal rights and sovereignty of Native American tribes across the United States.

The ECHOHAWK surname has also been found among other Native American tribes, though its origins can be traced back to the Pawnee people. Some variations in spelling, such as Ecohawk or Echo Hawk, have been recorded over the years.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Echohawk

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

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 Echohawk 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.

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

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