Explore the Family Name Eisenbeis
The meaning of Eisenbeis
German: from Middle High German īsenbīss (literally ‘iron biter’), a medieval nickname for a juggler, entertainer or a braggart.
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How common is the last name Eisenbeis in the United States?
The Eisenbeis surname showed a slight flux in popularity based on the data extracted from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it held the rank of 39,240, but by 2010, it had slipped to a ranking of 40,745, marking a decrease of approximately 3.84%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the Eisenbeis surname actually increased from 528 in 2000 to 536 in 2010, indicating a growth of 1.52%. However, when considered in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 10%, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #40,745 | -3.84% |
| Count | 528 | 536 | 1.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisenbeis
In terms of ethnicity, the Eisenbeis surname is predominantly associated with White individuals, as evidenced by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.67% of those bearing the Eisenbeis surname identified as White, though this figure did drop slightly to 97.76% in 2010. The data for 2010 also shows a small emergence of Hispanic ethnicity within the Eisenbeis surname bearers, coming in at 1.31%, which wasn't present in the 2000 census. There were no significant changes or representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 97.76% | -0.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |