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

Ehinger, 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 Ehinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ehinger in America

Ehinger is the 38439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ehinger surname appeared 576 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ehinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ehinger 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 Ehinger

The surname Ehinger is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is believed to be a locative name, derived from the town of Ehingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The name likely originated from the Old High German word "eha," which means "law" or "rule," combined with the suffix "-ingen," indicating a place or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ehinger name can be found in the Codex Hirsaugiensis, a 12th-century manuscript from the Hirsau Abbey in the Black Forest region of Germany. This document mentions an individual named Conradus de Ehingen, suggesting the name's presence in the area during that time period.

In the 15th century, the Ehinger family rose to prominence as successful merchants and bankers in the city of Ulm, located in southern Germany. Hans Ehinger (1424-1508), a prominent member of the family, was a respected merchant and financier who played a significant role in establishing trade connections between Germany and Italy.

Another notable figure bearing the Ehinger surname was Georg Ehinger (1484-1537), a German merchant and explorer. Ehinger organized and financed the expedition of the German conquistador Ambrosius Ehinger to Venezuela in 1528, seeking to establish a German colony in the New World.

During the 16th century, the Ehinger family expanded its influence, with members holding important positions in various German cities and territories. Johann Ehinger (1543-1611) was a respected jurist and statesman who served as the Chancellor of the Duchy of Württemberg.

In the realm of literature, the name Ehinger is associated with the German poet and dramatist Johann Jakob Ehinger (1673-1759), who was born in Memmingen, Bavaria. His works, including plays and poetry, explored themes of love, religion, and morality, and contributed to the cultural landscape of his time.

Over the centuries, variations of the Ehinger name emerged, such as Ehinger, Ehingen, and Ehinger-Schwöbel, reflecting the influence of local dialects and traditions. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained rooted in the historical town of Ehingen and its rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ehinger

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

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

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