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UK surname

Eckert

Derived from a German surname meaning "ploughman" or "plough maker," referring to an agricultural occupation.

In the 1881 census there were 61 people recorded with the Eckert surname, ranking it #24,992 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 195, ranked #19,921, up from #24,992 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Central Bedfordshire, Harrogate and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Eckert is 202 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 219.7%.

1881 census count

61

Ranked #24,992

Modern count

195

2016, ranked #19,921

Peak year

2013

202 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Eckert had 61 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,992 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 195 in 2016, ranked #19,921.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 98 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Eckert surname distribution map

The map shows where the Eckert surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Eckert surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Eckert over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 11 #31,309
1861 historical 15 #31,942
1881 historical 61 #24,992
1891 historical 70 #28,073
1901 historical 90 #24,021
1911 historical 98 #22,959
1997 modern 158 #20,422
1998 modern 171 #19,956
1999 modern 171 #20,072
2000 modern 165 #20,501
2001 modern 152 #21,294
2002 modern 159 #21,086
2003 modern 163 #20,554
2004 modern 166 #20,441
2005 modern 173 #19,851
2006 modern 173 #19,995
2007 modern 165 #20,893
2008 modern 164 #21,137
2009 modern 174 #20,782
2010 modern 176 #21,101
2011 modern 177 #20,874
2012 modern 194 #19,606
2013 modern 202 #19,389
2014 modern 194 #20,097
2015 modern 191 #20,205
2016 modern 195 #19,921

Geography

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Where Eckerts are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Central Bedfordshire, Harrogate, Newcastle upon Tyne, East Dorset and South Tyneside. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Central Bedfordshire 011 Central Bedfordshire
2 Harrogate 015 Harrogate
3 Newcastle upon Tyne 008 Newcastle upon Tyne
4 East Dorset 012 East Dorset
5 South Tyneside 016 South Tyneside

Forenames

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First names often paired with Eckert

These lists show first names that appear often with the Eckert surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Eckert

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Eckert, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Eckert surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Eckert household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Eckert is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Eckert is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Eckert falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Eckert is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Eckert, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Eckert

The surname Eckert is of German origin, and it can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the medieval German word "Ecker," which translates to "cultivator of land" or "farmer." This indicates that the name likely originated among families who worked as farmers or cultivated land in rural areas of present-day Germany.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical records from the 14th and 15th centuries, particularly in regions such as Bavaria, Saxony, and Thuringia. Some notable early bearers of the name include Hans Eckert, a farmer mentioned in the 1437 tax records of the town of Mühlhausen, and Kunz Eckert, a landowner documented in the 1492 land registry of the village of Friedberg.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Eckert surname began to spread across various parts of the Holy Roman Empire, as well as neighboring regions. This was partly due to the migration of families seeking new opportunities or fleeing religious persecution. In some areas, the name was also spelled as "Eckhart" or "Eckhardt," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions.

One notable historical figure bearing the Eckert surname was Johann Eckert (1673-1732), a German theologian and author who served as a minister in the city of Altenburg. Another prominent individual was Johann Gottfried Eckert (1735-1805), a German jurist and professor of law at the University of Göttingen.

In the 19th century, the Eckert name began to appear more frequently in various parts of Europe and beyond, as migration patterns expanded. For example, Johann Adam Eckert (1812-1877) was a German-American farmer and settler who migrated to Texas in the 1840s and established a community known as Eckert's Settlement.

Another notable figure was Karl Eckert (1820-1892), a German-American entrepreneur and industrialist who founded the Eckert and Ziegler Brewery in Philadelphia, which became one of the largest breweries in the United States during the late 19th century.

As the Eckert surname spread across different regions and countries, it also gave rise to various place names, such as Eckertshausen in Germany, Eckertsville in Pennsylvania, and Eckert County in Texas, reflecting the influence and settlement patterns of families bearing this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Eckert families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Eckert surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 27 Eckerts recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.54x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 27 4.54x
Kent 12 5.91x
Sussex 9 8.97x
Yorkshire 8 1.36x
Somerset 4 4.18x
Lancashire 1 0.14x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Brighton in Sussex leads with 9 Eckerts recorded in 1881 and an index of 44.49x.

Place Total Index
Brighton 9 44.49x
Middlesbrough 8 104.17x
Lewisham 7 64.70x
Ashford 5 252.53x
St Martin In Fields 5 140.45x
Westminster St James 5 81.83x
St Anne Soho London 4 117.65x
Clerkenwell London 3 21.37x
Lyncombe Widcombe 3 119.52x
St George In East London 3 53.67x
Bow London 2 26.42x
Hackney London 2 6.00x
Bethnal Green London 1 3.87x
Cheetham 1 19.01x
Monckton Combe 1 322.58x
Paddington London 1 4.57x
St Pancras London 1 2.09x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Eckert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Eckert surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Eckert households.

FAQ

Eckert surname: questions and answers

How common was the Eckert surname in 1881?

In 1881, 61 people were recorded with the Eckert surname. That placed it at #24,992 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Eckert surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 195 in 2016. That gives Eckert a modern rank of #19,921.

What does the Eckert surname mean?

Derived from a German surname meaning "ploughman" or "plough maker," referring to an agricultural occupation.

What does the Eckert map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Eckert bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.