Explore the Family Name Eiting
The meaning of Eiting
German: variant of Eyting, from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Old High German eid ‘oath’ or eit ‘fire’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Eiting in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eiting has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 66,274th and by 2010, it had climbed to the 65,593rd position, indicating a 1.03% growth in rank. The count of individuals with the Eiting surname also rose from 279 in 2000 to 302 in 2010, marking an 8.24% increase. However, the proportion per 100k remained unchanged at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #65,593 | 1.03% |
| Count | 279 | 302 | 8.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eiting
As for the ethnic identity associated with the name Eiting, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identify as White. In 2000, this percentage stood at 98.21%, slightly reducing to 97.68% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.21% | 97.68% | -0.54% |
| 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% |