Explore the Family Name Eigsti
The meaning of Eigsti
Americanized form of Alsatian Augsti: from a pet form of the German personal name Augst. The surname Augsti is not found in Germany and is very rare or perhaps even already extinct in France (Alsace), while the surname Augst is still common there and in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eigsti in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Eigsti' has seen a slight surge in the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 60,390th nationwide, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 58,735th spot, marking a 2.74% increase. The count of individuals bearing this name also rose from 312 to 345, indicating a growth rate of 10.58%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,390 | #58,735 | 2.74% |
| Count | 312 | 345 | 10.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eigsti
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Eigsti surname identify as White. In 2000, about 99.68% of the Eigstis identified as such, a figure that marginally declined to 99.13% by 2010. The percentage change was minor, at -0.55%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year. Similarly, there were no Eigstis reported to identify with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.68% | 99.13% | -0.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |