2000
#118,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 135
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Eickleberry
A variant spelling of the German locational surname referring to a place named for an oak grove.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Eickleberry. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eickleberry 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Eickleberry in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eickleberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eickleberry
The surname Eickleberry originates from the German region of Bavaria, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German words "eichel" meaning "acorn" and "beere" meaning "berry," suggesting a possible connection to a location known for its abundance of oak trees or similar vegetation.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name Eickleberry can be found in the Bavarian town records of Ingolstadt, where a certain Hans Eickleberry was listed as a landowner in 1312. Another early record dates back to 1389, mentioning a Johannes Eickleberry residing in the town of Nuremberg.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the Eickleberry surname appeared sporadically in various German chronicles and tax records, often spelled differently, such as Eickelberrie, Eyckelberrie, or Eychelberrie, reflecting the variations in regional dialects and scribal interpretations.
A notable figure bearing the Eickleberry name was Christoph Eickleberry (1547-1622), a renowned woodcarver and sculptor from Augsburg, whose intricate works adorned several churches and monasteries across southern Germany.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Eickleberry family migrated to the Netherlands, where they became prominent merchants in the city of Amsterdam. One member, Pieter Eickleberry (1631-1702), was a successful textile trader and served as a city alderman.
Another significant figure was Katharina Eickleberry (1712-1786), a pioneering educator from Bavaria who established one of the first schools for girls in the region, defying societal norms of the time.
During the 19th century, several Eickleberry families immigrated to the United States, settling primarily in Pennsylvania and the Midwest. Jacob Eickleberry (1823-1901), a farmer from Ohio, fought in the Union Army during the American Civil War and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his bravery at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Wilhelm Eickleberry (1867-1942), a German-American architect, made significant contributions to the design of public buildings in Chicago, including the city's main post office and several schools and libraries.
Throughout its history, the surname Eickleberry has undergone various spellings and adaptations, reflecting the diverse regions and cultures it has traversed. While its origins remain rooted in the German heartland, the name has left an indelible mark across different continents and fields of endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eickleberry
Among Census respondents with the surname Eickleberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Eickleberry 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 Eickleberry surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.3% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino7.3% · 8
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eickleberry
Eickleberry 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
#128,249
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 133
-2 bearers (-1.5%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Down 9,295 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-24 bearers (-18.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 21,956 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #118,954 | 135 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #128,249 | 133 | 0.05 | -2 bearers (-1.5%) | Down 9,295 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -24 bearers (-18.0%) | Down 21,956 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 Eickleberry 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 | #128,249 | #150,205 | -17.1% |
| Count | 133 | 109 | -18.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -27.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eickleberry bearers went from 133 to 109 (-18.0% change). The surname moved down 21,956 positions in the national ranking, going from #128,249 to #150,205.
FAQ
Eickleberry surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eickleberry?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Eickleberry. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Eickleberry?
Eickleberry ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Eickleberry. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Eickleberry.
Has Eickleberry become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eickleberry went from 133 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 24 (-18.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #128,249 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Eickleberry?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eickleberry, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.3%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Eickleberry in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eickleberry appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.3%), Hispanic (7.3%), Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Eickleberry (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 Eickleberry mean?
A variant spelling of the German locational surname referring to a place named for an oak grove. 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 Eickleberry (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 have the last name Eickleberry?
See how common the surname Eickleberry is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.