Explore the Family Name Einstein
The meaning of Einstein
1. German: habitational name from any of various places called with a Middle High German derivative of einsteinen ‘to enclose or surround with stone’. In the unsettled social climate of the Middle Ages even relatively minor settlements were commonly surrounded with stone walls as a defense against attack. 2. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of German ein ‘one’ + Stein ‘stone’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Einstein in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Einstein' has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank in terms of its prevalence fell from 32,900 to 34,390, marking a decline of 4.53%. Nevertheless, the count of individuals with this surname marginally increased by 0.3% during this period, rising from 657 to 659. However, when accounting for the population growth, the proportion per 100k people dropped 8.33%, from 0.24 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #34,390 | -4.53% |
| Count | 657 | 659 | 0.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.22 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Einstein
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a minor diversification in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Einstein'. In 2000, nearly all (97.41%) identified as White, but this number fell to 94.54% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, from 1.37% to 2.58%. There was also a small emergence of individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity holding the Einstein surname, growing from zero in 2000 to 1.67% in 2010. The percentages identifying as Black, two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged and relatively low.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 94.54% | -2.95% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 2.58% | 88.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |