Explore the Family Name Eyster
The meaning of Eyster
Americanized form of German Aister: possibly a habitational name for someone from Eisten in Emsland district. Compare Eister and Oyster. The surname Aister is very rare in Germany. History: The Eysters trace their origin to Johannes (also Hans, John) Jacob Aister from Stuttgart in Germany, who arrived in PA in 1717. His surname and the surname of his descendants is also recorded as Oyster, Eister, and Eyster.
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How common is the last name Eyster in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Eyster has seen a notable decrease over a decade. In 2000, the name ranked 21,156 in popularity with 1,156 individuals bearing it, reflecting a proportion of 0.43 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 25,152, and the count had dropped to 986, indicating a proportion of 0.33 per 100,000 people. This signifies a change of -18.89 in rank and -14.71 in count over the ten-year span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,156 | #25,152 | -18.89% |
| Count | 1,156 | 986 | -14.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.33 | -23.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eyster
Turning to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identity of those named Eyster between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of the surname identified as White, making up 96.28% in 2000, which slightly decreased to 95.74% by 2010. The Hispanic population increased by 48.46%, moving from 1.30% to 1.93%. Those identifying as two or more races decreased from 1.12% to 0.81%, a change of -27.68%. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native also fell from 0.78% to 0.61%. No changes were reported for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 95.74% | -0.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.93% | 48.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.12% | 0.81% | -27.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.78% | 0.61% | -21.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |