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

Eichner, 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 Eichner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eichner in America

Eichner is the 17229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eichner surname appeared 1,644 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 Eichner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eichner 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 Eichner

The surname Eichner originated from the German and Austro-Bavarian regions, likely emerging during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Germanic word "eih," meaning oak, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an oak tree or oak forest. Alternatively, it could be a toponymic name, referring to a place name containing the element "eich."

In historical records, the earliest known reference to the Eichner surname can be found in the Codex Traditionum of the Benedictine monastery of Mondsee, Austria, dating back to the 12th century. This document mentions an individual named Eichenarius, which is believed to be an early variation of the Eichner surname.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Eichner surname was Ulrich Eichner, a renowned German theologian and preacher who lived in the 15th century (c. 1425-1488). He was a member of the Franciscan Order and is known for his sermons and writings on various religious and moral topics.

Another notable figure with the Eichner surname was Johann Eichner (1486-1544), a German humanist scholar and educator. He served as a rector at the University of Ingolstadt and was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.

In the 16th century, a branch of the Eichner family settled in the town of Eichstätt, Bavaria. One of their descendants, Georg Eichner (1597-1670), was a prominent Baroque architect and builder, responsible for the construction of several churches and monasteries in the region.

During the 17th century, a notable figure with the Eichner surname was Johann Eichner (1616-1688), a German Jesuit missionary and explorer. He traveled to South America and is known for his exploration of the Amazon River basin and his work among the indigenous populations.

Another significant individual with the Eichner surname was Johann Gottlieb Eichner (1677-1756), a German composer and organist active in the Baroque period. He served as the court organist and Kapellmeister in Ansbach and is remembered for his contributions to church music and organ compositions.

The Eichner surname has a long and rich history, with its roots tracing back to the German-speaking regions of Europe. While the name may have originated as a reference to an oak tree or a place name, it has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including theology, education, architecture, exploration, and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eichner

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

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

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