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

Eichmeier, 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 Eichmeier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eichmeier in America

Eichmeier is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eichmeier surname appeared 156 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 Eichmeier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eichmeier 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 Eichmeier

The surname Eichmeier originates from Germany, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational surname, derived from the German words "Eich" meaning oak and "Meier" referring to a tenant farmer or steward of an estate. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near an oak tree or an oak grove, or who worked on an estate where oak trees were prominent.

The earliest known record of the name Eichmeier dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in various medieval documents and records from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. In these regions, the name was often spelled as "Eichmayr" or "Eichmeyer" during this time period.

One notable historical reference to the name Eichmeier can be found in the records of the city of Augsburg, where a certain Hans Eichmeier is mentioned as a respected merchant and guild member in the year 1472. Additionally, the name appears in the archives of the Benedictine monastery in Weingarten, where a Brother Eichmeier is listed among the monastic scribes in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the Eichmeier family gained prominence in the region of Swabia, with several members holding positions of authority in local government and religious institutions. One such figure was Johann Eichmeier (1510-1578), who served as the mayor of the town of Memmingen and was known for his efforts in promoting education and civic welfare.

As the name spread across Germany and into neighboring regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Eichmeyer, Eichmeir, and Eichmayr. One notable bearer of the name was the philosopher and theologian Johann Eichmeier (1644-1711), who taught at the University of Ingolstadt and authored several influential works on metaphysics and natural philosophy.

In the 19th century, individuals with the surname Eichmeier can be found among the ranks of scholars, artists, and public figures. For instance, the historian and archivist Friedrich Eichmeier (1819-1892) was renowned for his extensive research on the history of the city of Augsburg, while the painter Carl Eichmeier (1845-1919) was celebrated for his landscape paintings depicting the Bavarian countryside.

Throughout its long history, the surname Eichmeier has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, from farmers and artisans to scholars and public servants. While the name may have evolved in its spelling over the centuries, its connection to the oak tree and the agricultural roots of its bearers remains a significant part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eichmeier

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

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

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