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

Eckard, 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 Eckard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eckard in America

Eckard is the 11269th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eckard surname appeared 2,806 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eckard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eckard 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 Eckard

The surname ECKARD is of German origin, derived from the Old High German word "eggi," meaning "edge" or "corner," and the suffix "-hard," meaning "brave" or "hardy." It likely originated as a surname in the southern regions of Germany, such as Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, during the medieval period.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname ECKARD dates back to the 13th century, appearing in various German chronicles and records. One notable mention is in the Hermannstadt Chronicle, a 14th-century manuscript from Transylvania, where an individual named Johann Eckard is mentioned as a prominent citizen.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name ECKARD gained prominence in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. One notable bearer of this surname was Johann Eckard (1559-1619), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a professor at the University of Leipzig.

In the 18th century, the ECKARD surname spread further across Europe, with some bearers immigrating to other countries, including the United States. One notable figure from this period was Johann Georg Eckard (1736-1800), a German-born American author and translator who played a significant role in the early literary scene of Pennsylvania.

Another notable individual with the surname ECKARD was Friedrich Eckard (1758-1823), a German theologian and philosopher who was a prominent figure in the German Enlightenment movement. He served as a professor at the University of Halle and wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and natural philosophy.

In the 19th century, the ECKARD surname continued to be found across Germany and in other European countries. One notable bearer was Hermann Eckard (1827-1908), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the region of Saxony.

While the surname ECKARD has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, its rich history and origins can be traced back to the medieval period in southern Germany, where it likely originated as a descriptive surname related to geographic features or personal characteristics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eckard

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

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

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