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

Ekholm, 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 Ekholm surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ekholm in America

Ekholm is the 37899th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ekholm surname appeared 586 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 Ekholm.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ekholm 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 Ekholm

The surname EKHOLM has its origins in Sweden, tracing back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old Swedish words "ek," meaning oak, and "holm," meaning a small island or a dry meadow. This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who lived near an oak-covered island or meadow.

In the earliest records, the name was often spelled with variations like "Ekholm," "Ekholme," or "Eekholm," reflecting the regional dialects and spelling conventions of the time. One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the Swedish provincial laws from the 13th century, where an individual named "Ekhulm" is mentioned.

The name EKHOLM gained prominence during the 16th and 17th centuries, as it appeared in several historical documents and records. For instance, in the Älvsborg County court records from the late 16th century, a farmer named Nils Ekholm is listed as a landowner. In the 17th century, a prominent military figure, Johan Ekholm (1598-1677), served as a colonel in the Swedish army during the Thirty Years' War.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname EKHOLM. One of the earliest recorded was Peder Ekholm (1520-1590), a Swedish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Strängnäs from 1569 until his death. In the 19th century, Carl Ekholm (1822-1899) was a renowned Swedish architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Uppsala Cathedral.

Another significant figure was the explorer and ethnographer Gustaf Ekholm (1904-1984), who conducted extensive research on the indigenous cultures of Central and South America. His work, including the book "Bat'ib Dances and Oracles," made significant contributions to the field of anthropology.

In the field of science, Nils Ekholm (1848-1923) was a Swedish chemist and inventor who developed several innovations in the production of matches and sulfite pulp. His work played a crucial role in the growth of the Swedish match and pulp industries.

Throughout the centuries, the surname EKHOLM has been associated with various professions, from farmers and clergymen to military leaders, architects, explorers, and scientists. Its origins and historical references reflect the rich cultural heritage of Sweden and the enduring legacy of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ekholm

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

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

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