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

Egger, 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 Egger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Egger in America

Egger is the 9728th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Egger surname appeared 3,334 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 Egger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Egger 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 Egger

The surname Egger has its origins in Germany, emerging sometime in the late Middle Ages. The name likely derived from the German word "egge," which referred to a harrow, a tool used for breaking up and leveling soil in preparation for planting. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the Egger name may have been farmers or agricultural workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Egger surname appears in the 14th century Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from Bavaria. The name is mentioned in reference to a landowner named Heinrich Egger, who lived in the town of Landshut around the year 1350.

In the 16th century, the Egger name can be found in various records from the German states of Saxony and Thuringia. Notably, a man named Hans Egger (c. 1520-1590) was a respected blacksmith and metalworker in the city of Leipzig during this time.

As the Egger family spread across Germany and neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Eger, Eggert, and Eggers. In the 17th century, a prominent figure with this name was Johann Egger (1637-1711), a Lutheran theologian and author from Nuremberg.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Egger surname can be traced to various parts of the German-speaking world, including Austria and Switzerland. One notable individual was Franz Egger (1765-1835), an Austrian painter and engraver who specialized in portraits and religious works.

Another significant figure was Karl Egger (1826-1915), a Swiss mountaineer and guide who made numerous ascents in the Alps and is credited with establishing several popular climbing routes in the region.

Over the centuries, the Egger name has been associated with various occupations and professions, reflecting the diverse paths taken by families bearing this surname. From its agricultural roots to its presence in trades, academia, and the arts, the name Egger has left its mark on the history and culture of German-speaking communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Egger

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

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

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