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

Eckenroth, 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 Eckenroth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eckenroth in America

Eckenroth is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eckenroth surname appeared 433 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 Eckenroth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eckenroth 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 Eckenroth

The surname Eckenroth originated in Germany, emerging during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the German words "Ecke," meaning "corner," and "Rod," meaning "clearing." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or owned a cornered plot of land that had been cleared for agriculture or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eckenroth surname appears in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the region of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, dating back to the 13th century. The name was spelled "Eckenrodt" in these early records.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johannes Eckenroth (1520-1588) was a prominent Lutheran theologian and author in Saxony, Germany. His writings and teachings played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation.

During the 17th century, the Eckenroth name was found in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria and Hesse. One notable individual from this period was Hans Eckenroth (1632-1701), a respected blacksmith and metalworker in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

The 18th century saw the migration of several Eckenroth families to the American colonies. One such individual was Johann Eckenroth (1745-1823), who settled in Pennsylvania and served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the Eckenroth surname continued to spread across Europe and North America. One prominent figure was Friedrich Eckenroth (1801-1879), a German-American artist and sculptor known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious figures.

Throughout history, the Eckenroth name has been associated with various occupations, including farming, metalworking, theology, and the arts. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Germany, it has since been carried by individuals across different regions and cultures, contributing to its rich history and diverse legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eckenroth

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

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

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