Explore the Family Name Eiffert
The meaning of Eiffert
North German: variant of Eifert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eiffert in the United States?
The surname Eiffert saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname was ranked 61,376th in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up slightly to a rank of 60,636. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased during this time period, with a count of 306 in 2000 rising to 332 in 2010, representing an 8.5% growth. However, the proportion of people named Eiffert per 100,000 remained steady at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #60,636 | 1.21% |
| Count | 306 | 332 | 8.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eiffert
Based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, shifts were also observed in the ethnic identity associated with the Eiffert surname. In 2000, almost all (95.10%) of those with the Eiffert surname identified as White. By 2010, this figure dropped slightly to 92.47%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose from 2.29% in 2000 to 4.22% in 2010. In addition, some individuals started identifying themselves as belonging to two or more races in 2010 (1.51%), a category that was not represented among individuals with the Eiffert surname in 2000. The proportions of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0.00% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.1% | 92.47% | -2.77% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 4.22% | 84.28% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.51% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |