Explore the Family Name Eichacker
The meaning of Eichacker
German: topographic name meaning ‘oak field’, from Middle High German eich(e) ‘oak’ + acker ‘field’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eichacker in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eichacker saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 87,348th in terms of popularity and rose slightly to 89,069th in 2010. This represents a slight change of -1.97 in ranking. The count of individuals with the Eichacker surname also increased from 198 in 2000 to 208 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 5.05. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #87,348 | #89,069 | -1.97% |
| Count | 198 | 208 | 5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eichacker
When considering ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Eichacker identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Over this decade, there was a minuscule decrease of -0.22% in white identification, moving from 94.44% to 94.23%. In 2010, a small percentage (2.40%) began identifying as Hispanic, which was not the case in the 2000 census data. Those who identified as Black decreased by -4.95%, from 3.03% in 2000 to 2.88% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 94.23% | -0.22% |
| Black | 3.03% | 2.88% | -4.95% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |