Explore the Family Name Eitel
The meaning of Eitel
German: 1. from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with agi ‘point, edge (of a sword)’. 2. nickname from Middle High German ītel ‘pure, genuine’, also ‘bare, only’. In the days before surnames had begun to make their mark, bearers of common personal names would often have a second personal name as a distinguishing feature; someone who did not have a second such name could be distinguished by this fact in itself, as for example ītel Hans (‘just Hans’) as against Hans Joachim. The meaning ‘vain, conceited’ is comparatively late and has probably not contributed to the surname. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerhard, Otto, Bernd, Franz, Ute.
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How common is the last name Eitel in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eitel has experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the rank of this surname was 17639, while in 2010 it fell to 18354, indicating a decline of 4.05%. Despite the drop in rank, the number of people with this surname increased from 1467 in 2000 to 1509 in 2010, representing a growth of 2.86%. However, the proportion per 100k individuals decreased by 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,639 | #18,354 | -4.05% |
| Count | 1,467 | 1,509 | 2.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.54 | 0.51 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eitel
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Eitel, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, shows that the majority of individuals identify as White, with a slight decrease from 97.14% in 2000 to 96.62% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying as having two or more races saw an increase of 19.10%, rising from 0.89% in 2000 to 1.06% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also increased from 1.23% in 2000 to 1.46% in 2010, a rise of 18.70%. The percentage of Black individuals slightly increased from 0.34% in 2000 to 0.40% in 2010, a growth rate of 17.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 96.62% | -0.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.46% | 18.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 1.06% | 19.1% |
| Black | 0.34% | 0.4% | 17.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |