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

Eckrote, 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 Eckrote surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eckrote in America

Eckrote is the 55121st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eckrote surname appeared 373 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 Eckrote.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eckrote 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 Eckrote

The surname "ECKROTE" finds its origins in Germany, where it emerged during the Middle Ages. This name is believed to have derived from the German word "Eckrodt," which refers to a clearing or a small farm located near a corner or edge of a forest or village. The earliest known spelling variations include "Eckrodt," "Eckrothe," and "Eckroth."

Historical records suggest that the surname first appeared in the region of Lower Saxony, particularly in the areas around the city of Hanover. One of the earliest documented instances of this name can be traced back to the 14th century, when a certain "Johannes Eckrode" was mentioned in a regional land registry from the year 1382.

In the 16th century, the name "Eckrote" surfaced in several local parish records and municipal documents across various German states. One notable figure bearing this surname was Hans Eckrote, a farmer and landowner from the village of Wennigsen, near Hanover, who lived from 1525 to 1598.

As the centuries progressed, some members of the Eckrote family migrated to other parts of Europe and even further afield. For instance, in the early 18th century, a man named Johann Eckrote (1701-1772) settled in the Dutch colony of Suriname, where he worked as a plantation overseer.

Another prominent individual with the surname "Eckrote" was Karl Friedrich Eckrote (1783-1857), a German composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of harmony and counterpoint during the Romantic period. His works, such as the treatise "Anleitung zur Kenntnis der allgemeinen Musiklehre" (Introduction to the Knowledge of General Music Theory), were widely influential in his time.

In the 19th century, the name "Eckrote" also appeared in various records from the United States, indicating that some members of the family had immigrated to North America. One such example is William Eckrote (1825-1908), a farmer and Civil War veteran from Pennsylvania.

Throughout history, the surname "Eckrote" has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, artisans, musicians, and military personnel. While it remains a relatively uncommon name, it continues to carry the legacy of its German roots and the rich cultural heritage associated with its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eckrote

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

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

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