Explore the Family Name Eisenberger
The meaning of Eisenberger
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from any of several places called Eisenberg. As a Jewish name it is also artificial. Some characteristic forenames: German Erwin, Otto, Siegfried. Jewish Asher, Dov, Ephraim, Mayer, Mordche, Yakov.
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How common is the last name Eisenberger in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eisenberger has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eisenberger was ranked as the 35,053rd most common surname, but by 2010 it moved up to the 34,835th spot which represents a positive change of 0.62%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 609 in 2000 to 648 in 2010, indicating a growth rate of 6.4%. However, when considering the rate per 100,000 people, there was a marginal drop of 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,053 | #34,835 | 0.62% |
| Count | 609 | 648 | 6.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisenberger
Regarding ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the surname Eisenberger identify as White, accounting for 96.55% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 95.52% in 2010. There was also a small proportion (1.48% in 2000 and 1.08% in 2010) identifying as having two or more ethnic identities. Interestingly, while no Eisenbergers identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 1.85% did. There were no reported changes within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native demographics during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 95.52% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.85% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.08% | -27.03% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |