Explore the Family Name Eisenmann
The meaning of Eisenmann
German: variant of Eisen, with the addition of -mann ‘man’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Erwin, Friedrich, Guenther, Hermann, Reinhard, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Eisenmann in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eisenmann has seen a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from 23,922 to 24,431. However, the count of people with this surname increased by approximately 4.06%, from 985 to 1,025 during the same period. The proportion per 100k people also witnessed a drop of 5.41%, indicating that while the total number of people with the Eisenmann surname has grown, its prevalence compared to other surnames has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,922 | #24,431 | -2.13% |
| Count | 985 | 1,025 | 4.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.35 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisenmann
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Eisenmann surname identify as White, making up 96.29% in 2010, a slight decrease from 97.56% in 2000. There was no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnic identity associated with the surname in 2010, unlike in 2000 where the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity made up 0.91%. Interestingly, those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase of 168.63% in the same period, growing from 0.51% to 1.37%. The Hispanic representation also showed growth, increasing from 0.71% in 2000 to 1.66% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 96.29% | -1.3% |
| Hispanic | 0.71% | 1.66% | 133.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 1.37% | 168.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.91% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |