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

Ellenbecker, 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 Ellenbecker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ellenbecker in America

Ellenbecker is the 34223rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ellenbecker surname appeared 663 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 Ellenbecker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ellenbecker 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 Ellenbecker

The surname Ellenbecker is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational name derived from the town of Ellenbogen, located in the region of Silesia, now part of modern-day Poland. The name is composed of two elements: "Ellen," which could refer to the German word for "elbow," and "bogen," meaning "bend" or "curve," potentially describing the geographical features of the town.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century. In 1254, a document from the town of Ellenbogen mentions a landowner named Konrad von Ellenbogen. This suggests that the name was already established and associated with the locality at that time.

During the late medieval period, as the practice of adopting hereditary surnames became more widespread, the name Ellenbecker likely emerged as a variant spelling among families originating from the town of Ellenbogen. Records from the 15th and 16th centuries show instances of the name spelled as "Ellenbecker," "Ellenbogger," and "Ellenbogen."

One notable bearer of the name was Johannes Ellenbecker, a German theologian and Protestant reformer who lived from 1480 to 1541. He played a significant role in the Reformation movement in Silesia, advocating for religious reforms and translating works into the local dialect.

Another historical figure with the surname was Heinrich Ellenbecker, a German military officer who fought in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648). Born in 1595, he served as a commander in the Imperial Army and was known for his tactical skills on the battlefield.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various records related to the German migration to North America. One example is Johann Ellenbecker, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1749 as part of the wave of German immigrants seeking new opportunities in the American colonies.

The name Ellenbecker can also be found in historical documents from other European countries, such as France and the Netherlands, likely due to the movement of German settlers and families across borders over the centuries.

Throughout its history, the surname Ellenbecker has been associated with a diverse range of individuals, from religious figures and military leaders to settlers and immigrants, reflecting the rich tapestry of cultural and historical backgrounds that have shaped its journey.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ellenbecker

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

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

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