Explore the Family Name Eisner
The meaning of Eisner
German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for an ironworker, smith, or ironmonger, from an agent derivative of Middle High German īsen and German Eisen ‘iron’ (see Eisen). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chaskel, Emanuel, Gadi, Shlomit, Yaffa, Arie, Batya, Chaya, Dov, Heshy, Hyman, Mayer.
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How common is the last name Eisner in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eisner has seen a rise in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it ranked 10,282, but by 2010 it had climbed to 9,830 — a 4.4% increase. The total count of individuals with this surname also increased from 2,872 in 2000 to 3,294 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 14.69%. Moreover, the proportion of people named Eisner per 100,000 people rose by 5.66%, from 1.06 to 1.12 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,282 | #9,830 | 4.4% |
| Count | 2,872 | 3,294 | 14.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.12 | 5.66% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eisner
Ethnic identities associated with the surname Eisner have also seen changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of Eisners identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, there was a slight decrease in this group, down 2.21% to 94.69%. Meanwhile, the proportion of Asians/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics among Eisners more than doubled and increased by 65% respectively. There was also an emergence of Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native ethnic identities among those with the Eisner surname in 2010, which were not present in the 2000 data. Similarly, the number of Eisners identifying with two or more races saw a growth of 61.64% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 94.69% | -2.21% |
| Hispanic | 1.6% | 2.64% | 65% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 1.18% | 61.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.85% | 102.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.18% | 0% |
Eisner ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Eisner is Ashkenazi Jewish, which comprises 42.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (21.4%) and French & German (17.5%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Italian, Scandinavian, Greek & Balkan, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazi Jewish | 42.5% |
| British & Irish | 21.4% |
| French & German | 17.5% |
| Other | 18.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Eisner
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Eisner have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 60.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 60.20% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 60.20% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 59.20% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 59.20% |
What Eisner haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Eisner is R-P312, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P312 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include E-M34 and J-M172, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Kaminsky, Resnick, Fleischer, Steinman, Koren, Rosenblatt, Korn, Silverstein, Kass, Sobel.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Eisner surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Eisner have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Eisner" Surname 40.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Eisner" Surname 22.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Kinesthetic Learner
Preferring to learn and process information through hands-on activities, practical experiences, and active engagement.
"Eisner" Surname 60.0%
23andMe Users 61.5%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Eisner" Surname 11.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Eisner?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Eisner are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition