Explore the Family Name Eisnaugle
The meaning of Eisnaugle
Altered form of German Eisnagel, a metonymic occupational name for a dealer in ironware, from Middle High German īsen ‘iron’ + nagel ‘nail’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eisnaugle in the United States?
The surname Eisnaugle, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Eisnaugle was ranked as the 71,610th most popular surname, dropping to 79,338th place by 2010, an overall change of -10.79%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 254 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, a decline of -5.51%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Eisnaugle per 100,000 population fell by -11.11%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #79,338 | -10.79% |
| Count | 254 | 240 | -5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisnaugle
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the surname Eisnaugle are predominantly of White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, the White demographic accounted for over 99% of the Eisnaugles, experiencing a slight increase from 99.00% in 2000 to 99.17% in 2010. There were no reported changes in other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which all remained at 0% for both years. This suggests a high level of ethnic consistency within the Eisnaugle surname group across the decade under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99% | 99.17% | 0.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |