Explore the Family Name Eiser
The meaning of Eiser
German: 1. occupational name for an ironworker (see Eisen). 2. from the ancient Germanic personal name Iser, from īsan ‘iron’. Some characteristic forenames: German Matthias.
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How common is the last name Eiser in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eiser has seen a marked decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Eiser ranked 69,428 in popularity with 264 individuals bearing the name. This equated to a proportion of 0.1 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had fallen sharply to 124,548 with only 138 individuals carrying the Eiser surname, reducing its proportion to 0.05 per 100,000 people. This represents a significant change, with a decrease in rank by 79.39% and a count decrease by 47.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,428 | #124,548 | -79.39% |
| Count | 264 | 138 | -47.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.05 | -50% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eiser
Ethnicity distribution for the surname Eiser, as reported in the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily identifies with White ethnicity, although there has been a slight decrease in this category between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 94.7% of those with the Eiser surname identified as White, but this figure dropped to 89.13% in 2010. The Hispanic identity saw an increase in the same period, from 3.79% in 2000 to 7.25% in 2010, representing a 91.29% change. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no individuals identifying as such in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 89.13% | -5.88% |
| Hispanic | 3.79% | 7.25% | 91.29% |
| 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% |