Explore the Family Name Eichenlaub
The meaning of Eichenlaub
1. German: from Eichenlau, a topographic name from Middle High German eichen ‘oaks’ + lōch, lō ‘brush, undergrowth’, reinterpreted through folk etymology as Eichenlaub ‘oak leaf’. Compare Oakleaf. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Eichenlaub ‘oak leaf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eichenlaub in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eichenlaub has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 21,998 and by 2010, it had fallen slightly to a rank of 22,183, representing a minimal change of -0.84%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,099 in 2000 to 1,164 in 2010, indicating a 5.91% rise. Despite this increase, its proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 4.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,998 | #22,183 | -0.84% |
| Count | 1,099 | 1,164 | 5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eichenlaub
The census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Eichenlaub surname. While the majority identified as White in both 2000 (96.45%) and 2010 (95.19%), there was a slight decrease in this percentage over the decade. The categories of 'Two or more races' and 'Hispanic' saw increases of 22.05% and 10.97% respectively. Interestingly, the category of 'Asian/Pacific Islander' appeared in 2010, accounting for 0.69% of Eichenlaubs. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 95.19% | -1.31% |
| Hispanic | 1.55% | 1.72% | 10.97% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.55% | 22.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.69% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |