Explore the Family Name Eisman
The meaning of Eisman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name composed of the elements German Eis (Yiddish eis) ‘ice’ + Mann (Yiddish man) ‘man’. 2. Americanized form of German Eismann.
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How common is the last name Eisman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eisman has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. The surname's ranking fell from 26,104 in 2000 to 27,059 in 2010, marking a decline of 3.66%. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the Eisman name slightly rose from 882 to 895 over the same period, indicating a growth of 1.47%. There was a subtle dip in the proportion per 100,000 people, with a 9.09% drop from 0.33 to 0.30.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,104 | #27,059 | -3.66% |
| Count | 882 | 895 | 1.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander's with the Eisman surname increased by 36.84%, while individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a rise of 42.16%. In contrast, those identifying as White decreased slightly by 2.15%. The most significant change was observed in the Hispanic category with an increase of 83.02%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, without any change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.75% | -2.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 2.91% | 83.02% |
| Two or More Races | 1.02% | 1.45% | 42.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.78% | 36.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |