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

Eckles, 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 Eckles surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eckles in America

Eckles is the 13862nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eckles surname appeared 2,180 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 Eckles.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eckles 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 Eckles

The surname Eckles is of English origin, and its roots can be traced back to the early medieval period. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "ecki," which means "ridge" or "hill," suggesting that the original bearers of this name lived near a prominent ridge or hill.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Eckles can be found in various historical documents, including the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as "Eccles." This suggests that the name was already in use during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Ecles," "Eckles," and "Eccles," indicating the varied spellings that were common during that time. One notable bearer of the name was John de Eccles, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire in 1272.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Eckles became more widespread, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such person was Sir Thomas Eckles (1558-1624), a prominent English lawyer and member of Parliament during the reign of King James I.

In the 18th century, the name Eckles was associated with several places in England, including Eccles in Lancashire and Eccles in Kent. One noteworthy individual from this period was Richard Eckles (1720-1795), an English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on theological subjects.

The 19th century saw the Eckles name spread further afield, with some individuals emigrating to North America and other parts of the world. One notable figure was Samuel Eckles (1841-1912), an American businessman and politician who served as the 7th Governor of West Virginia.

Throughout history, the surname Eckles has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, politicians, and military personnel. Among the most notable bearers of this name were Alfred Eckles (1892-1973), an American artist known for his landscape paintings, and Brigadier General Robert Eckles (1917-2005), a highly decorated officer in the United States Air Force during World War II and the Korean War.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eckles

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

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

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