2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ehlebracht
A surname of German origin meaning "worthy person" or "person of honor".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Ehlebracht. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ehlebracht 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Ehlebracht in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ehlebracht, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ehlebracht
The surname Ehlebracht has its roots in Germany, with records indicating its origins dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German words "ehil" meaning "noble" and "bracht" meaning "brought forth" or "delivered." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon a child of noble birth or one who was born into a respected family.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ehlebracht name can be found in the town of Nuremberg, Germany, in the late 1400s. A merchant named Hans Ehlebracht is mentioned in local records from that time period. It is likely that the name had already been established in the region for some generations prior to this.
In the 16th century, the Ehlebracht surname appeared in various German manuscripts and records, including those from the city of Cologne. A notable figure from this era was Johann Ehlebracht, a respected scholar and theologian who was born in Cologne in 1542 and passed away in 1610.
By the 17th century, the name had spread to other parts of Europe, with records indicating Ehlebrachts in the Netherlands and Switzerland. One prominent individual was Pieter Ehlebracht, a Dutch merchant and trader who lived from 1620 to 1687 and was known for his successful business ventures in the spice trade.
As the centuries progressed, the Ehlebracht name continued to be found across Germany and parts of neighboring countries. In the 18th century, records show an Ehlebracht family residing in the town of Aachen, near the Belgian border. One member of this family, Johann Friedrich Ehlebracht (1712-1788), was a respected artisan and craftsman known for his skilled woodwork.
Another notable figure bearing the Ehlebracht surname was Carl Wilhelm Ehlebracht (1805-1879), a German architect and civil engineer who was born in Berlin. He is credited with designing several prominent buildings in the city, including the Prussian State Library, which is now part of the Berlin State Library.
Throughout its history, the Ehlebracht name has maintained a strong association with its German origins, though it has also been carried by individuals in various other regions due to migration and travel. The name serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of German surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ehlebracht
Among Census respondents with the surname Ehlebracht, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Ehlebracht 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 Ehlebracht surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 89
- Two or more races6.7% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ehlebracht
Ehlebracht 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
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,437 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,370 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,437 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 8,370 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 Ehlebracht 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 | #145,220 | #153,590 | -5.8% |
| Count | 114 | 104 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ehlebracht bearers went from 114 to 104 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 8,370 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #153,590.
FAQ
Ehlebracht surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ehlebracht?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Ehlebracht. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Ehlebracht?
Ehlebracht ranks #153,590 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 104 people with the surname Ehlebracht. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), 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 Ehlebracht.
Has Ehlebracht become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ehlebracht went from 114 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Ehlebracht?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ehlebracht, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and Hispanic (3.8%). 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 Ehlebracht in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ehlebracht appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Two or More Races (6.7%), Hispanic (3.8%). 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 Ehlebracht (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 Ehlebracht mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "worthy person" or "person of honor". 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 Ehlebracht (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 Ehlebracht?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.