Explore the Family Name Eichenberger
The meaning of Eichenberger
German and Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Eichenberg (see Eichenberg).
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How common is the last name Eichenberger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eichenberger has grown in popularity over the years 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 26,614 in 2000 to 24,446 in 2010, marking an increase of 8.15%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this surname also rose by 18.93%, from 861 to 1024 during the same period. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.32 named Eichenberger in 2000 and this increased to 0.35 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 9.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,614 | #24,446 | 8.15% |
| Count | 861 | 1,024 | 18.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.35 | 9.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eichenberger
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides valuable insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Eichenberger surname. In 2000, the largest ethnic group was White, comprising 96.63% of all Eichenbergers, however, this figure slightly decreased to 94.53% by 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 0.81% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. Those reporting two or more races similarly increased from 1.16% to 1.86% over the same decade. A small proportion (0.59%) reported their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, a category that had no representation in 2000. The proportions of Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained constant at 0%. Please note that some data points were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 94.53% | -2.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.81% | 2.54% | 213.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.86% | 60.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |