Explore the Family Name Eisert
The meaning of Eisert
North German: from a shortening of the ancient Germanic personal name Isenhart, composed of the elements īsan ‘iron’ + hard ‘hardy, brave, strong’. Some characteristic forenames: German Lothar, Dieter, Erwin.
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How common is the last name Eisert in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eisert has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Eisert ranked as the 31,464th most common surname, but by 2010, it slipped to the 31,824th position, marking a slight decrease in rank by 1.14%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Eisert surname increased from 696 in 2000 to 725 in 2010, an increase of 4.17%. The proportion of Eiserts per 100,000 people also showed a minor decrease of 3.85%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,464 | #31,824 | -1.14% |
| Count | 696 | 725 | 4.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisert
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Eisert surname identified as White. In 2000, 97.99% of Eiserts were White, and this number saw a small decrease to 96.55% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising from 0.86% in 2000 to 1.38% in 2010. Interestingly, the 2010 census also reported that 1.24% of Eiserts identified as Hispanic, a category that did not appear in the 2000 census. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported no individuals named Eisert in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 96.55% | -1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 1.38% | 60.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |