2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eggerth
An occupational surname derived from the German word "Egger" referring to a farmer or one who works near a field's edge.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Eggerth. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eggerth 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
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Eggerth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eggerth, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eggerth
The surname Eggerth originates from Germany and dates back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "eggi," which means "edge" or "border," suggesting that the name was initially associated with individuals residing near a geographical boundary or frontier.
The earliest known record of the Eggerth name can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria, where it appeared in various medieval documents and charters. One notable mention is found in the "Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae," a collection of historical records from the region of Saxony, which references an individual named Heinricus Eggerth in the year 1288.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, variations of the name emerged, such as Eggart, Eggert, and Eggert, indicating the fluidity of spelling and pronunciation during that period. These variations were often associated with specific locations or regions, such as the town of Eggert in Lower Saxony, which likely contributed to the name's evolution.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Eggerth surname was Johannes Eggerth, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the late 15th century (c. 1450-1520). He was widely respected for his contributions to the study of canon law and served as a professor at the University of Ingolstadt.
In the 16th century, the Eggerth name gained prominence in the artistic and cultural spheres. Notable individuals from this period include Hans Eggerth (c. 1510-1575), a celebrated painter and engraver from Nuremberg, and Katharina Eggerth (1546-1611), a renowned composer and singer who performed at the court of the Elector Palatine in Heidelberg.
As the centuries progressed, the Eggerth name continued to be associated with various professions and fields. In the 18th century, Johann Eggerth (1718-1789) was a respected architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin, while in the 19th century, Wilhelm Eggerth (1823-1897) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Prussian Parliament.
Entering the 20th century, the Eggerth name gained international recognition through the accomplishments of individuals like Mártha Eggerth (1912-2013), a renowned Hungarian-born operetta singer and actress who achieved global fame for her performances in numerous films and stage productions.
While the Eggerth surname may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in Germany, where it was likely associated with individuals residing near geographical boundaries or edges. The name's rich history spans centuries and encompasses various fields, from academia and the arts to architecture and politics.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eggerth
Among Census respondents with the surname Eggerth, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Eggerth 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 Eggerth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.1% · 98
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eggerth
Eggerth 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+14 bearers (+13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,515 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-19 bearers (-15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,451 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +14 bearers (+13.1%) | Up 4,515 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -19 bearers (-15.7%) | Down 16,451 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 Eggerth 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 | #138,304 | #154,755 | -11.9% |
| Count | 121 | 102 | -15.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eggerth bearers went from 121 to 102 (-15.7% change). The surname moved down 16,451 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #154,755.
FAQ
Eggerth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eggerth?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Eggerth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Eggerth?
Eggerth ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 102 people with the surname Eggerth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Eggerth.
Has Eggerth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eggerth went from 121 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 19 (-15.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Eggerth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eggerth, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Eggerth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.1% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eggerth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.1%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Eggerth (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 Eggerth mean?
An occupational surname derived from the German word "Egger" referring to a farmer or one who works near a field's edge. 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 Eggerth (0.03 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 surname Eggerth?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.