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

Ekas, 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 Ekas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ekas in America

Ekas is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ekas surname appeared 229 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 Ekas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ekas 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 Ekas

The surname EKAS is believed to have originated in the Baltic region, specifically in Lithuania, during the medieval period around the 13th century. It is thought to be derived from the Lithuanian word "ežias," which means "hedgehog" or "porcupine." The name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with spiky hair or a prickly personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname EKAS can be found in the Metrica of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, a collection of official documents dating back to the 15th century. In these records, the name appears spelled as "Ežkas," reflecting the Lithuanian pronunciation.

In the 16th century, the EKAS surname began to spread beyond Lithuania to neighboring regions, including present-day Poland and Belarus. During this time, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Ežkus" and "Ezhkus," reflecting the influence of different languages and regional dialects.

Notable individuals bearing the EKAS surname throughout history include Jonas Ekas (c. 1620-1685), a Lithuanian poet and translator known for his contributions to the development of Lithuanian literature. Another prominent figure was Petras Ekas (1758-1824), a Lithuanian philosopher and educator who played a significant role in the advancement of education in the region.

In the 19th century, the EKAS surname gained recognition with the birth of Adomas Ekas (1839-1915), a Lithuanian writer and activist who advocated for the preservation of the Lithuanian language and culture. His works were instrumental in shaping the Lithuanian national identity during a time of political and cultural oppression.

Moving into the 20th century, Juozas Ekas (1901-1977) was a notable Lithuanian-American artist and sculptor. He immigrated to the United States in the early 1900s and became known for his works depicting Lithuanian folklore and culture.

Throughout its history, the EKAS surname has maintained strong ties to its Lithuanian roots, with many bearers of the name making significant contributions to the cultural, literary, and artistic heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ekas

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

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

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