Explore the Family Name Eiche
The meaning of Eiche
German: variant of Eich.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eiche in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eiche has seen a shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Eiche ranked 66,274 in the U.S., but by 2010 it had dropped to 77,788, indicating a decrease in popularity of 17.37%. The number of people carrying this surname has also decreased during this period, with a count of 279 in 2000 dropping to 246 in 2010, marking a change of -11.83%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100k also declined from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010, experiencing a 20% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #77,788 | -17.37% |
| Count | 279 | 246 | -11.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eiche
Regarding its ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Eiche identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight drop in this percentage from 95.70% in 2000 to 94.31% in 2010, a change of -1.45%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname saw an increase over the decade from 1.79% to 2.03%, a growth rate of 13.41%. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or their data was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 94.31% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.03% | 13.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |