Explore the Family Name Eib
The meaning of Eib
1. German: habitational name from any of several places called Eib, Eyb, Eyba, Eibau, or Eiben. 2. South German: topographic name from Middle High German īwe, ībe ‘yew tree’.
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How common is the last name Eib in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eib has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 58,692nd in popularity but had risen to 56,073rd by 2010, marking a change of 4.46%. The number of people carrying the Eib surname also grew from 323 in 2000 to 365 in 2010, a rise of 13%. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #56,073 | 4.46% |
| Count | 323 | 365 | 13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eib
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates some diversification in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Eib between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (96.9%) identified as White, but this decreased slightly to 94.52% by 2010. During this same period, the data recorded an emergence of individuals with the Eib surname identifying as having two or more races (from 0 to 2.47%) and Hispanic (from 0 to 1.37%). However, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 94.52% | -2.46% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.47% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |