Explore the Family Name Eilts
The meaning of Eilts
German: patronymic from a shortened form of the personal name Eilert.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eilts in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eilts has slightly declined over the last decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 40,761st in popularity with a count of 505. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 44,872 as the count decreased to 478, marking a decrease of approximately 5.35%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.19 to 0.16, indicating a decline of around 15.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #44,872 | -10.09% |
| Count | 505 | 478 | -5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eilts
The ethnic identity associated with the Eilts surname remains primarily White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 95.25% of those bearing the surname were White, which registered a marginal drop to 95.19% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased from 1.58% to 1.67%, and Hispanic representation saw a notable increase of 35.25%, moving from 1.39% to 1.88%. No change was observed among Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races went down to zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 95.19% | -0.06% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 1.88% | 35.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 1.67% | 5.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |