2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eget
A Swedish surname derived from a word meaning "own" or "self-owned".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Eget. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eget surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Eget in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eget, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eget
The surname "EGET" is believed to have originated in Sweden during the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "egett," which translates to "owned" or "possessed." The name likely emerged as a descriptive term for someone who owned or possessed land or property.
In its earliest recorded instances, the surname "EGET" appeared in various forms, including "Egett," "Egit," and "Eget." These variations were common due to inconsistencies in spelling and record-keeping during that time period. The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Västergötland and Småland, where many early bearers of the surname resided.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname "EGET" was Lars Eget, a farmer who lived in the village of Bräcke, Västergötland, in the late 16th century. His name was documented in church records from 1587, making him one of the earliest recorded bearers of the surname.
Another notable figure was Karin Eget, a landowner and businesswoman from Småland, who lived in the 17th century. She inherited a substantial estate from her father and was renowned for her entrepreneurial acumen in managing the family's agricultural and commercial interests.
In the 18th century, the surname "EGET" appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and property deeds. One such individual was Johan Eget, a prosperous landowner from Västergötland, who was born in 1725 and passed away in 1801.
During the 19th century, the surname "EGET" spread beyond Sweden as some family members migrated to other parts of Scandinavia and Europe. One notable bearer was Carl Eget, a Norwegian-born merchant and ship owner who lived from 1842 to 1912. He made his fortune in the transatlantic trade and was known for his philanthropic efforts in supporting education and cultural institutions.
Another prominent figure was Ida Eget, a Swedish artist and painter born in 1875. She gained recognition for her landscapes and portraits, and her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries across Europe during her lifetime.
Over the centuries, the surname "EGET" has maintained its presence in various regions of Sweden and has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including farmers, merchants, artists, and professionals. While it may not be among the most common surnames in Sweden today, it remains an integral part of the country's rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eget
Among Census respondents with the surname Eget, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Eget bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eget surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.0% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 8
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eget
Eget appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+5 bearers (+4.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,413 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,020 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.6%) | Down 4,413 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 1,020 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eget surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #147,221 | -0.7% |
| Count | 113 | 113 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eget bearers went from 113 to 113 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 1,020 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #147,221.
FAQ
Eget surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eget?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Eget. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Eget?
Eget ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Eget. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Eget.
Has Eget become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eget went from 113 recorded bearers to 113. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Eget?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eget, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eget in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.0% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eget appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.0%), Hispanic (7.1%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eget (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eget mean?
A Swedish surname derived from a word meaning "own" or "self-owned". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eget (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Eget?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Eget on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.