Explore the Family Name Eschenfelder
The meaning of Eschenfelder
German: topographic name for someone living by an ash tree or ash wood in open country, from Middle High German esche ‘ash’ + feld ‘open country’. Compare Ashenfelter.
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How common is the last name Eschenfelder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eschenfelder saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 118,236 in terms of popularity and increased by 3.22% to rank 114,424 in 2010. The number of individuals with this surname also experienced growth during this period, increasing from 136 to 153, marking a 12.5% change. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #118,236 | #114,424 | 3.22% |
| Count | 136 | 153 | 12.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eschenfelder
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Eschenfelder surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. Specifically, 99.26% identified as White in 2000, which decreased slightly to 96.08% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either year. Furthermore, there were no records of individuals identifying under two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.26% | 96.08% | -3.2% |
| 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% |