Explore the Family Name Eisenstat
The meaning of Eisenstat
Jewish: variant of Eisenstadt. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eisenstat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eisenstat saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eisenstat was ranked 100,663 in terms of popularity amongst all surnames, but by 2010 it had dropped to 115,034 - a decline of 14.28%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 166 in 2000 to 152 in 2010, indicating an 8.43% decrease. Its proportion per 100k people also declined by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #115,034 | -14.28% |
| Count | 166 | 152 | -8.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisenstat
When considering the ethnicity associated with the surname Eisenstat, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows an interesting shift over the same decade. Individuals identifying as White made up the vast majority of those with this surname in both years, however, their representation increased from 93.98% in 2000 to 97.37% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant decrease, going from making up 4.22% of those with the surname in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no individuals with the surname Eisenstat who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaska Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.98% | 97.37% | 3.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.22% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |