Explore the Family Name Eisenach
The meaning of Eisenach
German: habitational name from a place so named near Trier or in Thuringia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Eisenach in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eisenach dropped slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eisenach was ranked as the 79,115th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 83,226th place, a decrease of 5.2%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Eisenach name increased slightly from 224 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, a growth of 0.89%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,115 | #83,226 | -5.2% |
| Count | 224 | 226 | 0.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisenach
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Eisenach surname. Over 99% of people with this last name identified themselves as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase from 99.11% to 99.12% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Eisenach name identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.11% | 99.12% | 0.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |