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

Eicher, 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 Eicher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eicher in America

Eicher is the 5776th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eicher surname appeared 5,997 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Eicher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eicher 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 Eicher

The surname EICHER originated in Germany, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "eih," meaning oak tree, suggesting that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near an oak tree or an oak forest.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EICHER surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of historical documents from the Saxon region of Germany, where it was mentioned as "Eychir" in 1228.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various records across different regions of Germany, such as the town of Augsburg, where a certain Johannes Eicher was documented in 1347.

During the 16th century, the surname EICHER gained prominence in the region of Württemberg, located in southwestern Germany. Historical records from this period mention notable figures like Hans Eicher (1470-1528), a renowned blacksmith and metalworker from the city of Esslingen.

As the name spread across different regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Eicher, Eychir, Eychor, and Eichert. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and regional pronunciation.

In the 17th century, the EICHER surname was associated with the town of Öhringen in the present-day state of Baden-Württemberg. One of the most prominent figures from this era was Johann Eicher (1629-1688), a Lutheran theologian and author who served as a court preacher in Stuttgart.

Another notable figure was Johann Georg Eicher (1670-1730), a German composer and organist who worked in various churches across Germany, including the Marktkirche in Wiesbaden.

As the name spread beyond Germany, it gained recognition in other parts of Europe. One example is Johann Eicher (1762-1815), an Austrian architect who designed several notable buildings in Vienna, including the Palais Rasumofsky.

In the 19th century, the EICHER surname was carried to the United States by German immigrants. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Johann Michael Eicher (1787-1857), who settled in Pennsylvania and became a prominent farmer and landowner.

Overall, the surname EICHER has a rich history rooted in German origins, with numerous notable figures across various fields contributing to its legacy over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eicher

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

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

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