Explore the Family Name Eischens
The meaning of Eischens
German: variant of Eischen.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eischens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eischens has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 36093 in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010, its rank had risen slightly to 35721, indicating a growth rate of 1.03 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased from 587 in 2000 to 629 in 2010, a rise of 7.16 percent. However, when looking at the proportion of people with the Eischens surname per 100,000 people, there was a small decrease of -4.55 percent, moving from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,093 | #35,721 | 1.03% |
| Count | 587 | 629 | 7.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eischens
In regard to ethnic identity, Eischens is predominantly associated with people who identify as White. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, 95.74 percent of Eischens identified as White in 2000, although this decreased slightly to 91.89 percent in 2010. There was no recorded change in the percentage of Eischens identifying as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander over the decade; however, there was a marked increase in those identifying as having two or more races (from 0.85 percent to 1.59 percent) and Hispanic (from 1.53 percent to 2.54 percent). Interestingly, in 2010, a new category emerged, showing that 3.02 percent of Eischens identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.74% | 91.89% | -4.02% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 3.02% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.54% | 66.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.59% | 87.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |