Explore the Family Name Eiker
The meaning of Eiker
1. German: from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with agi ‘point, edge (of a sword)’. 2. Perhaps an altered form of German Eicher. 3. Norwegian: plural form of Eike.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eiker in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eiker experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 71,143rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 89,753rd position, indicating a decline of 26.16%. The count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 256 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, a 19.53% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people went down by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #89,753 | -26.16% |
| Count | 256 | 206 | -19.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.07 | -22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eiker
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eiker, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of bearers are White. In both 2000 and 2010, around 95% of those with the Eiker surname identified as white, with a slight increase from 95.31% to 95.63%. A small percentage (2.34%) identified as Hispanic in 2000, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no reported instances of Eiker bearers identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.31% | 95.63% | 0.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |