Explore the Family Name Eifler
The meaning of Eifler
German: habitational name for someone originally from the district bounded by the mid Rhine, Mosel, and Ardennes known as the Eifel. It is also found in France (Lorraine). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Franz.
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How common is the last name Eifler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eifler saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eifler was ranked as the 45,078th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 46,902nd spot, a change of -4.05%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Eifler surname increased slightly from 448 in 2000 to 453 in 2010, a growth of 1.12%. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of Eiflers per 100,000 people actually decreased by 11.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,078 | #46,902 | -4.05% |
| Count | 448 | 453 | 1.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eifler
As for ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of Eiflers identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease from 97.32% to 97.13%. The data shows no recorded Eiflers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was, however, a notable change in the Hispanic population. While no Eiflers identified as Hispanic in 2000, 1.99% did so in 2010. There were also no Eiflers who identified as belonging to two or more races in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 97.13% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.99% | 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% |