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

Eichenberger, 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 Eichenberger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eichenberger in America

Eichenberger is the 24446th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eichenberger surname appeared 1,024 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 Eichenberger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eichenberger 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 Eichenberger

The surname Eichenberger originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in Switzerland or southern Germany, during the Middle Ages. It is a toponymic name, derived from a place name meaning "oak hill" or "oak mountain." The prefix "eichen" is derived from the German word "Eiche," meaning oak, while the suffix "berger" is linked to the German word "Berg," meaning hill or mountain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eichenberger can be found in Swiss records from the 14th century, where it appeared as "Eichenperger." This spelling variation reflects the regional dialects and evolving orthography of the time. The name was particularly prevalent in the Swiss cantons of Bern, Solothurn, and Zurich, suggesting that the Eichenberger family may have originated or had significant roots in those areas.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Hans Eichenberger (1490-1567) was a prominent Swiss Reformer and collaborator of Huldrych Zwingli. He played a crucial role in the spread of the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland and authored several theological works.

Another notable bearer of the name was Johann Eichenberger (1640-1712), a Swiss goldsmith and engraver who achieved renown for his intricate metalwork and engravings. His pieces can be found in various museums and private collections across Europe.

During the 18th century, a branch of the Eichenberger family migrated to the Alsace region of France, where they established themselves as notable winemakers. One member, Johann Jakob Eichenberger (1725-1798), was particularly renowned for his vineyards and the quality of his wines.

In the 19th century, a German-born American named Friedrich Eichenberger (1815-1890) gained prominence as a prominent civil engineer and architect. He was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic buildings and infrastructure projects in the United States, including bridges and railroads.

Another individual of note is the Swiss artist and illustrator Max Eichenberger (1872-1944), whose whimsical and imaginative works adorned numerous children's books and publications during the early 20th century.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the surname Eichenberger throughout history, highlighting the name's rich heritage and its deep roots in the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eichenberger

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

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

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