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

Eggers, 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 Eggers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eggers in America

Eggers is the 4479th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eggers surname appeared 7,921 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Eggers.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eggers 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 Eggers

The surname Eggers originated in Germany, with records dating back to the late Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old German word "egge," which means "harrow" or "rake." This suggests that the name was likely initially given as an occupational surname to someone who worked as a harrow maker or a farmer who used a harrow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Stadtbücher (city books) of Lübeck, a city in northern Germany, from the 14th century. In these records, the name appears as "Eggheres" and "Egghere," indicating the evolution of the spelling over time.

During the 15th century, the name spread across various regions of Germany, including Brandenburg, Saxony, and Westphalia. This was likely due to the migration of people seeking new opportunities or fleeing conflicts.

In the 16th century, the Eggers surname appeared in several historical documents, such as the Wappenbuch (book of coats of arms) of Siebmacher, a renowned heraldic author from Nuremberg. This suggests that some Eggers families had achieved a certain level of social status and recognition.

One notable figure with the surname Eggers was Johann Eggers, a German painter and engraver who lived from 1635 to 1711. He was known for his religious and allegorical works, which can be found in churches and museums across Germany.

Another notable person was Johann Jakob Eggers, a German theologian and educator who lived from 1701 to 1772. He served as a rector at the University of Kiel and published several works on theology and education.

In the 19th century, the Eggers surname gained prominence in the literary world with Karl Wilhelm Eggers, a German novelist and poet who lived from 1809 to 1857. His works often explored themes of nature and rural life.

During the same period, Christoph Eggers, a German philologist and educator (1802-1875), made significant contributions to the study of classical languages and literature.

Furthermore, in the 20th century, Viktor Eggers, a German historian and archaeologist (1892-1966), conducted extensive research on the Viking age and the early medieval history of Scandinavia.

As the name spread and evolved over centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Egger, Eggar, and Eggert, reflecting regional differences and influences. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the occupation of harrow making or farming.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eggers

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

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

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