Explore the Family Name Eilert
The meaning of Eilert
North German and Dutch: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agil ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘brave, hardy, strong’. As a Dutch name this is also a habitational name from a farm name after transmission of the surname Eilert into the farm name.
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How common is the last name Eilert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eilert changed slightly in the period between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 37,043rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had slipped slightly to become the 38,850th most common name. This represents a decrease of about 4.88% over that decade. The number of people with this surname, however, remained fairly steady, increasing from 567 in 2000 to 568 in 2010, a marginal increase of 0.18%. When calculated per 100,000 individuals, the proportion of Eilerts declined by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #38,850 | -4.88% |
| Count | 567 | 568 | 0.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eilert
Turning to ethnicity data from the same Decennial U.S. Census, there were notable changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Eilert surname. In 2000, 96.3% of Eilerts identified as white, which decreased to 94.54% by 2010. The Hispanic representation among Eilerts saw an increase, moving from 2.29% in 2000 to 3.35% in 2010, a significant increase of 46.29%. The percentage of Eilerts identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped from 0.88% to zero during this period. Interestingly, there were also Eilerts who identified with two or more races in 2010, where there were none in 2000. No Eilerts identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.3% | 94.54% | -1.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.29% | 3.35% | 46.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |