Explore the Family Name Eisenhut
The meaning of Eisenhut
German: metonymic occupational name for a helmet maker, from Middle High German īsenhuot ‘iron helmet’. Some characteristic forenames: German Wolfgang.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eisenhut in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Eisenhut" has seen a shift in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 39,240 but dropped to 40,204 in 2010, representing a decline of about 2.46%. However, the count of individuals bearing the surname slightly increased from 528 in 2000 to 545 in 2010, an increase of 3.22%. The proportion of people with this last name per 100k population also decreased by 10%, from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #40,204 | -2.46% |
| Count | 528 | 545 | 3.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisenhut
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the "Eisenhut" surname identified as White, at 98.11% in 2000 and 96.70% in 2010, experiencing a slight decrease of 1.44%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The number of people identifying as Hispanic showed a marked increase of 44.74%, rising from 1.52% in 2000 to 2.20% in 2010. The data for those identifying with two or more races was not available due to suppression for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.11% | 96.7% | -1.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.52% | 2.2% | 44.74% |
| 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% |