Explore the Family Name Eisley
The meaning of Eisley
Americanized form of Swiss German Eisele.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eisley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eisley saw a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Eisley ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname in the United States, but it fell to the 62,903rd position by 2010, representing a 4.99% decrease. However, despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with the Eisley surname slightly increased from 315 to 318 during the same period, showing a modest growth of 0.95%. The proportion of people named Eisley per 100,000 population also registered a small decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #62,903 | -4.99% |
| Count | 315 | 318 | 0.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisley
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Eisley surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the Eisley surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those identifying with two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of Eisleys identified as White, although this percentage dropped from 86.98% in 2000 to 81.13% in 2010. There was an increase in individuals with the Eisley surname in the Black community, with the proportion rising from 11.75% to 14.47%. Additionally, in 2010, 2.20% of Eisleys identified as Hispanic, a group not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.98% | 81.13% | -6.73% |
| Black | 11.75% | 14.47% | 23.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |