Explore the Family Name Eischen
The meaning of Eischen
German: habitational name from Eischen in Luxembourg, named for the Eisch river on which it stands.
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How common is the last name Eischen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Eischen" held its rank in popularity from 2000 to 2010, moving from the 26,469th most popular surname to the 26,630th. Despite this slight decline in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 5.54%, from 867 in 2000 to 915 in 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of this surname slightly decreased by 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,469 | #26,630 | -0.61% |
| Count | 867 | 915 | 5.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eischen
Concerning the ethnicity of those bearing the surname "Eischen," the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of Eischens identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 96.19% to 94.32%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising by 47.12% to make up 3.06% of the Eischens in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities increased by 18.48%, and a new group emerged in 2010 with 0.66% identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander was suppressed for privacy in 2010, while it made up 0.58% in 2000. The percentage of Eischens identifying as Black remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.19% | 94.32% | -1.94% |
| Hispanic | 2.08% | 3.06% | 47.12% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.09% | 18.48% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |