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

Ekle, 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 Ekle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ekle in America

Ekle is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ekle surname appeared 131 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 Ekle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ekle 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 Ekle

The surname EKLE has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Germanic word "ek," meaning oak, and "le," referring to a small wooded area or grove. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place where oak trees were abundant or a settlement near an oak grove.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EKLE can be found in the city records of Nuremberg, Germany, from the late 1500s. The name appears in various spellings, including "Eckle" and "Ekele," reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and spelling at the time.

During the 17th century, the EKLE surname gained prominence in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where several notable individuals bearing this name emerged. Among them was Johann Ekle (1592-1669), a renowned Lutheran theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Zwickau.

In the 18th century, the EKLE family expanded their reach, with members migrating to other parts of Europe and even the Americas. One notable figure was Hans Ekle (1724-1801), a German-born farmer who settled in Pennsylvania and became a prominent member of the local community.

The 19th century saw the rise of several EKLE individuals in various fields. Wilhelm Ekle (1845-1912) was a German composer and organist who gained recognition for his contributions to church music. Another notable figure was Maria Ekle (1876-1948), a German author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and rural life.

In the early 20th century, the EKLE surname continued to be represented across different professions. One prominent individual was Otto Ekle (1902-1987), a German economist and professor who made significant contributions to the field of labor economics.

Throughout its history, the surname EKLE has maintained a strong presence in Germany, as well as in countries with significant German immigrant populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Argentina. While the name may not be as widespread as some other German surnames, it has left an indelible mark on various aspects of society, from academia and the arts to agriculture and economics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ekle

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

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

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