2000
#121,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Eggman
A surname derived from the German 'Eckmann', denoting someone living near a corner or angle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Eggman. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eggman 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Eggman in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eggman, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eggman
The surname Eggman is believed to have originated in the German region of Bavaria during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Old German occupational name 'Eiermann', which referred to someone who sold or traded in eggs. This name likely emerged from rural farming communities where the trade of eggs was a common occupation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eggman can be found in the Bavarian town records of Regensburg, dating back to the year 1487. An entry mentions a certain "Hans Eiermann" who was a local egg merchant. Over time, the name gradually evolved into its modern spelling of Eggman.
During the 16th century, as the Eggman family expanded and members migrated to other parts of Germany, the name began to appear in various historical documents and records. For instance, the Kirchenbücher (church books) of the town of Heidelberg from the year 1562 list a "Matthias Eggman" as a resident.
In the 17th century, the Eggman name spread further across Europe as German settlers and tradesmen ventured into neighboring regions. One notable figure from this era was Johann Eggman (1621-1689), a merchant from Nuremberg who established a successful business trading in poultry and dairy products.
As the centuries progressed, several individuals bearing the Eggman surname achieved recognition in various fields. In the late 18th century, Friedrich Eggman (1764-1832) was a renowned German clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by nobility and wealthy patrons.
Another prominent figure was the 19th century Prussian military officer, Wilhelm Eggman (1812-1879), who served with distinction in the Austro-Prussian War and the Franco-Prussian War. His bravery and leadership on the battlefield earned him numerous honors and decorations.
In the realm of literature, the 20th century saw the rise of the German poet and novelist, Hilde Eggman (1908-1985), whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her acclaimed poetry collection, "Blütenträume" (Blossom Dreams), published in 1954, remains a celebrated work of German literature.
Additionally, the Eggman name has been associated with several prominent figures in the field of science and academia. One such individual was the German physicist, Karl Eggman (1901-1976), whose groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics contributed significantly to our understanding of subatomic particles.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eggman
Among Census respondents with the surname Eggman, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Eggman 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 Eggman surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.4% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino9.1% · 10
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eggman
Eggman 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
#123,064
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
+8 bearers (+6.1%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 2,006 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-30 bearers (-21.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 26,382 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #121,058 | 132 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #123,064 | 140 | 0.05 | +8 bearers (+6.1%) | Down 2,006 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -30 bearers (-21.4%) | Down 26,382 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 Eggman 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 | #123,064 | #149,446 | -21.4% |
| Count | 140 | 110 | -21.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -26.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eggman bearers went from 140 to 110 (-21.4% change). The surname moved down 26,382 positions in the national ranking, going from #123,064 to #149,446.
FAQ
Eggman surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eggman?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Eggman. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Eggman?
Eggman ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Eggman. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Eggman.
Has Eggman become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eggman went from 140 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 30 (-21.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #123,064 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Eggman?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eggman, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.1%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Eggman in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eggman appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.4%), Hispanic (9.1%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Eggman (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 Eggman mean?
A surname derived from the German 'Eckmann', denoting someone living near a corner or angle. 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 Eggman (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 are called Eggman?
You can see how many people are called Eggman on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.