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

Eckelkamp, 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 Eckelkamp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eckelkamp in America

Eckelkamp is the 53802nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eckelkamp surname appeared 384 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 Eckelkamp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eckelkamp 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 Eckelkamp

The surname Eckelkamp is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the state of Bavaria. The name is derived from the old German words "eck," meaning "corner" or "edge," and "kamp," meaning "field" or "cultivated land." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived or worked on a piece of land situated at a corner or edge of a larger area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Eckelkamp can be found in a medieval document from the 14th century, where it appears as "Eckelkampe." This document is thought to have been a record of landowners in a small Bavarian village. The name's spelling has evolved over time, with variations such as "Eckelcamp," "Eckekamp," and "Eckenkamp" appearing in various historical records.

In the 16th century, an individual named Hans Eckelkamp (c. 1520 - 1587) was documented as a prominent farmer and landowner in the town of Augsburg, which was a major center of trade and commerce during the Renaissance era. Another notable figure was Johannes Eckelkamp (1647 - 1723), a respected theologian and scholar who taught at the University of Heidelberg.

During the 18th century, the name Eckelkamp appeared in several church records from the region around the city of Nuremberg. One such record mentions a Maria Eckelkamp (1712 - 1779), who was born in the village of Erlangen and later married a local tradesman.

In the 19th century, a man named Wilhelm Eckelkamp (1825 - 1901) gained recognition as a talented artist and painter. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Germany and Austria, and he is particularly known for his landscapes depicting the Bavarian countryside.

Another individual with this surname was Karl Eckelkamp (1892 - 1976), a German engineer and inventor who held several patents for innovations in the field of mechanical engineering. He worked for various companies in the automotive industry and played a role in the development of early automobile designs.

While the name Eckelkamp is not among the most common surnames in Germany today, it has a rich history and can be traced back to the medieval period, reflecting the agricultural and cultural heritage of the region where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eckelkamp

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

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

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