Find out how popular the last name Eixenberger is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Eixenberger.

Eixenberger, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Eixenberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eixenberger in America

Eixenberger is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eixenberger surname appeared 104 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Eixenberger.

The history of the last name Eixenberger

The surname "EIXENBERGER" originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Bavaria and Austria, during the late medieval period around the 15th or 16th century. It likely stems from a combination of the German words "Eich" (meaning "oak") and "Berg" (meaning "mountain" or "hill"), suggesting that the name may have referred to a person who lived near an oak-covered hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, dated 1537, which mentions a certain Hans Eixenberger. Another early reference comes from a land registry in the Austrian town of Steyr in 1612, where a Johann Eixenberger is listed as a landowner.

The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Upper Austria and Salzburg, where several notable individuals bearing the surname can be found in historical records. For instance, a Maria Eixenberger (1678-1744) is documented as being a respected midwife and herbalist in the village of Hallstatt, Upper Austria.

In the 18th century, a Johann Eixenberger (1723-1789) from Salzburg gained some renown as a master woodcarver, with several of his intricate works still preserved in local churches and museums. His son, Josef Eixenberger (1758-1832), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned sculptor in his own right.

Another notable figure was Katharina Eixenberger (1802-1871), a celebrated opera singer from Linz, Austria, who performed in several of the leading opera houses of Europe during the mid-19th century.

Moving into the 20th century, one can find references to a Dr. Franz Eixenberger (1876-1952), a respected physician and medical researcher from Vienna, who made significant contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Eichenberger" or "Aichenberger," may have existed in different regions, reflecting local dialects and phonetic variations. However, the core elements of the name, linking it to the concept of an oak-covered hill or mountain, seem to have remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eixenberger

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Eixenberger.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Eixenberger was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Eixenberger was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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