Explore the Family Name Eichstaedt
The meaning of Eichstaedt
German (Eichstädt): habitational name from Eichstädt in Brandenburg. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Ullrich.
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How common is the last name Eichstaedt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eichstaedt saw a slight decrease in its rank of popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from 61,058 to 62,903, a change of -3.02%. However, this did not correspond with a decrease in the count of individuals carrying the name. In fact, the count increased by 3.25% during the same period, rising from 308 to 318. The proportion of people with the Eichstaedt surname per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,058 | #62,903 | -3.02% |
| Count | 308 | 318 | 3.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eichstaedt
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that most Eichstaedts identify as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 98.7% in 2000 to 96.86% in 2010. There were no reported Eichstaedts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in Eichstaedts identifying as Hispanic, which went from 0 in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.7% | 96.86% | -1.86% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.57% | 0% |
| 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% |