Explore the Family Name Einhorn
The meaning of Einhorn
1. German: topographic or habitational name referring to a house distinguished by the sign of a unicorn, Middle High German einhorn. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): adoption of 1. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaim, Isadore, Moshe, Meyer, Mordechai, Avinoam, Avrum, Hersh, Leib, Shaul.
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How common is the last name Einhorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Einhorn saw a mild increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Einhorn was ranked as the 15,009th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up slightly to the 14,937th position, indicating a positive change in its popularity by 0.48%. The number of individuals with the Einhorn surname also increased during this period from 1,807 to 1,981, translating to a growth rate of 9.63%. However, the proportion per 100k population remained stable at 0.67.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,009 | #14,937 | 0.48% |
| Count | 1,807 | 1,981 | 9.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Einhorn
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a few shifts within the Einhorn surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. The White population carrying the name continued to dominate, with a slight increase from 97.01% to 97.38%. The Hispanic portion of the Einhorn group experienced notable growth, increasing by nearly 41% to constitute 1.72% of the total in 2010. However, there was a significant drop (-72.22%) among those identifying with two or more races, declining from 1.44% to just 0.4%. Meanwhile, the data for Asian/Pacific Islander showed a small emergence at 0.30% in 2010, whereas the counts for Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native individuals with this surname were suppressed or nonexistent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.01% | 97.38% | 0.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.72% | 40.98% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 0.4% | -72.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |