Explore the Family Name Eisenhour
The meaning of Eisenhour
Americanized form of German Eisenhauer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eisenhour in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eisenhour has seen a gradual increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 33,933 and by 2010, it had moved up in rank to 32,834, showing a growth of 3.24%. The count, which refers to the number of people bearing the surname Eisenhour, also experienced a significant rise from 633 in 2000 to 699 in 2010, a 10.43% increase. Simultaneously, the proportion of Eisenhours per 100k individuals also slightly grew by 4.35%, suggesting that this surname has become marginally more common over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,933 | #32,834 | 3.24% |
| Count | 633 | 699 | 10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.24 | 4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisenhour
Speaking of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the vast majority of individuals with the Eisenhour surname identified as White, accounting for 94.47% in 2000 and 95.14% in 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 9.95% over the same decade. The representation of Eisenhours identifying with two or more races decreased by nearly half from 1.42% to 0.72%. Similarly, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native Eisenhours fell by 29.58%. There were no recorded instances of Eisenhours identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.47% | 95.14% | 0.71% |
| Hispanic | 2.21% | 2.43% | 9.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.42% | 1% | -29.58% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 0.72% | -49.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |