Explore the Family Name Eichman
The meaning of Eichman
Americanized form of German Eichmann.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eichman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eichman decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eichman was ranked as the 17,141st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 18,540th place, a decrease of 8.16 percent. The actual number of people with this surname also saw a slight decrease from 1,526 in 2000 to 1,488 in 2010, representing a drop of 2.49 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the Eichman surname per 100,000 people declined by 12.28 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,141 | #18,540 | -8.16% |
| Count | 1,526 | 1,488 | -2.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.5 | -12.28% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eichman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Eichman surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a few notable changes between 2000 and 2010. The overwhelming majority identify as White, although this percentage dropped slightly from 97.77 percent in 2000 to 96.51 percent in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase from 0.85 percent in 2000 to 1.88 percent in 2010, a jump of 121.18 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native increased from 0.52 percent to 0.87 percent. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities fell from 0.66 percent to 0.40 percent, while the count for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.77% | 96.51% | -1.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.88% | 121.18% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.52% | 0.87% | 67.31% |
| Two or More Races | 0.66% | 0.4% | -39.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |