Explore the Family Name Eymann
The meaning of Eymann
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agi ‘point, edge (of a sword)’ + man ‘man’. Compare Eyman. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Hans.
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How common is the last name Eymann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Eymann has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname jumped from 74,675 in 2000 to 70,208 in 2010, indicating an increase in usage by approximately 6%. Furthermore, the count of individuals with this last name also grew by roughly 16%, moving from 241 in 2000 to 279 in 2010. Although there was an overall growth in the number of people holding this surname, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,675 | #70,208 | 5.98% |
| Count | 241 | 279 | 15.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eymann
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census suggests a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, over 96% of those with the Eymann surname identified as white, but by 2010 this figure had dropped slightly to just below 94%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, more than doubling from 2.49% in 2000 to over 5% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 93.91% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 2.49% | 5.02% | 101.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |