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

Ehni, 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 Ehni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ehni in America

Ehni is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ehni surname appeared 163 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 Ehni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ehni 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 Ehni

The surname Ehni has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old German word "ehnen," which means "to measure or estimate." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with professions such as land surveying or accounting.

One of the earliest known references to the name Ehni can be found in the church records of the town of Schmalkalden, in the German state of Thuringia, where a family by that name is mentioned in the year 1568. The spelling variations at the time included Ehne, Ehnig, and Ehnigen.

In the 17th century, the Ehni name appeared in various legal documents and property records in the regions of Saxony and Brandenburg. This indicates that the family had established itself as landowners and prominent members of their local communities.

One notable figure bearing the Ehni surname was Johann Ehni, a Lutheran theologian and reformer who lived from 1533 to 1592. He played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Germany and authored several influential works on theology and church governance.

Another historical figure with the Ehni name was Hans Ehni, a German soldier who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). His military exploits were recorded in contemporary chronicles, and he is believed to have served under the command of the renowned Swedish king, Gustavus Adolphus.

In the 19th century, the Ehni family expanded their presence across Germany, with several members achieving recognition in various fields. For instance, Friedrich Ehni (1808-1879) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Berlin, including the Prussian State Library.

The name Ehni has also been associated with place names in Germany. For example, the village of Ehningen, located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, is believed to have derived its name from the Ehni family, who may have been among the earliest settlers in that region.

While the Ehni surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. Individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions in various fields, carrying on the legacy of their ancestral heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ehni

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

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

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