Explore the Family Name Eichenbaum
The meaning of Eichenbaum
1. German: topographic name for someone who lived near an oak tree, from Middle High German eiche ‘oak’ + boum ‘tree’. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of 1. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Baruch, Mort, Imrich, Isadore, Zehava.
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How common is the last name Eichenbaum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eichenbaum saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell by 1.3 percent from 66,878th place in 2000 to 67,747th in 2010. However, despite the drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Eichenbaum surname increased by 5.43 percent, from 276 in 2000 to 291 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #67,747 | -1.3% |
| Count | 276 | 291 | 5.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eichenbaum
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed that the majority of people with the Eichenbaum surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a 3.75 percent decrease over the decade. In 2000, 98.55 percent of Eichenbaums identified as White, dropping to 94.85 percent in 2010. Notably, the data shows an emergence of diversity within this surname group, with 1.72 percent identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2010, a category not represented in 2000. There were no recorded Eichenbaums who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.55% | 94.85% | -3.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.72% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |