Explore the Family Name Eyer
The meaning of Eyer
1. English: variant of Ayer. 2. German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + heri ‘army’. Compare Egger 2. 3. In some cases possibly also Dutch: variant, archaic or Americanized, of Eijer, a cognate of 2 above.
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How common is the last name Eyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Eyer has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 15661 in frequency but dropped to 16191 by 2010, marking a change of -3.38%. Despite this dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Eyer surname increased from 1713 to 1784, a growth rate of 4.14%. However, when assessed as proportion per 100k population, the Eyer surname's prevalence fell by -6.25%, indicating its relative rarity in the wider American population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,661 | #16,191 | -3.38% |
| Count | 1,713 | 1,784 | 4.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.6 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eyer
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Eyer is largely White, with a small but increasing diversity evident in the 2010 data. The percentage of Eyers identifying as White declined slightly from 97.43% in 2000 to 94.96% in 2010, reflecting a slight shift in ethnic distribution. During the same period, there was a significant increase in the number of Eyers identifying as two or more races, jumping from 0.47% to 1.51%. Additionally, there was a rise in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with proportions increasing to 0.50% and 1.96% respectively. Notably, the 2010 data also shows new ethnic identities among Eyers, with individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native for the first time.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.43% | 94.96% | -2.54% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.96% | 67.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 1.51% | 221.28% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.41% | 0.5% | 21.95% |
| Black | 0% | 0.28% | 0% |