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

Eich, 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 Eich surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eich in America

Eich is the 14636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eich surname appeared 2,033 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eich.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eich to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Eich

The surname Eich is of German origin, derived from the Old German word "eich" meaning "oak tree" or "oak wood." This name likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived near an oak tree or oak forest.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Eich can be found in medieval German records dating back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Johannes Eich, a merchant who lived in Cologne, Germany in the late 1200s.

In the 14th century, the name Eich appeared in various forms, such as Eych, Eiche, and Eycke, reflecting the regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. One notable individual from this period was Heinrich Eych, a respected scholar and theologian who lived in Erfurt, Germany from 1310 to 1378.

During the Renaissance era, the Eich surname continued to be prominent in German-speaking regions. In the 16th century, a family of skilled artisans and craftsmen bearing the name Eich lived in the city of Nuremberg, known for their intricate woodcarvings and furniture designs.

In the 17th century, the Eich name appeared in various historical records across Germany, including birth, marriage, and death registers. One prominent figure from this time was Johann Eich, a renowned composer and organist who lived in Leipzig from 1620 to 1688.

As the Eich family spread across Europe in the following centuries, the name took on various spellings and forms, such as Eiche, Eyk, and Eijk, particularly in the Netherlands and Belgium. One notable individual from this period was the Dutch painter Jan Eyk, who lived from 1685 to 1749 and was known for his landscapes and portrait paintings.

In the 19th century, the Eich surname gained further recognition with individuals like Friedrich Eich, a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1801 to 1876, and Carl Eich, a pioneering German architect who designed several notable buildings in Berlin during the late 1800s.

Over the centuries, the Eich surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, musicians, and professionals, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eich

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

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 Eich 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Eich has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Eich was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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