Explore the Family Name Eyring
The meaning of Eyring
German: from an ancient Germanic personal name Iring, of uncertain etymology. Compare Ihrig.
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How common is the last name Eyring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eyring showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,955th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had risen to 43,732nd place, which represents a 0.51% change. The number of people bearing this surname also increased over this time period, from 462 in 2000 to 493 in 2010, a rise of 6.71%. However, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #43,732 | 0.51% |
| Count | 462 | 493 | 6.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eyring
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reports that nearly all individuals with the Eyring surname identify as White. The percentage rose slightly from 97.62% in 2000 to 98.17% in 2010. In 2000, about 1.3% of Eyrings identified as Black, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded instances of Eyrings identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. Similarly, no one with this surname reported having two or more racial identities during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 98.17% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |