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

Ekblad, 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 Ekblad surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ekblad in America

Ekblad is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ekblad surname appeared 442 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 Ekblad.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ekblad 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 Ekblad

The surname EKBLAD originated in Sweden, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Old Swedish words "ek" meaning oak and "blad" meaning leaf, likely referring to someone who lived near an oak tree or in an area with abundant oak trees.

The earliest recorded instance of the name EKBLAD can be found in the Swedish Census Rolls from the late 1500s, where it was spelled "Ekblad". This spelling has remained largely consistent over the centuries, although minor variations like "Eckblad" or "Ekbladh" have also been observed.

One notable historical figure with the surname EKBLAD was Johan Ekblad, a Swedish botanist and explorer who lived from 1744 to 1817. He was part of an expedition to the Cape of Good Hope and made significant contributions to the study of South African flora.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Carl Gustaf Ekblad, a Swedish military officer and engineer who lived from 1718 to 1784. He played a crucial role in the construction of several fortifications and defensive works in Sweden during the 18th century.

In the realm of literature, Carl Vilhelm August Ekblad (1876-1953) was a Swedish author and poet known for his works exploring themes of nature and rural life. His novel "Markerna" (The Fields) is considered a classic of Swedish literature.

Moving to the realm of politics, Ingrid Ekblad (1938-2021) was a Swedish politician who served as a member of the Riksdag (Swedish Parliament) for several terms, representing the Center Party.

Lastly, Karin Ekblad (born 1966) is a contemporary Swedish artist known for her sculptures and installations. Her work has been exhibited in various galleries and museums across Europe.

While the surname EKBLAD is predominantly Swedish in origin, it has also been found in other Scandinavian countries and among Swedish diaspora communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ekblad

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

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

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