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

Eichorn, 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 Eichorn surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eichorn in America

Eichorn is the 23096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eichorn surname appeared 1,106 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 Eichorn.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eichorn 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 Eichorn

The surname EICHORN is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas such as Saxony and Lower Saxony.

EICHORN is derived from the Old German word "Eich," which means "oak," and "Horn," meaning "horn." This combination suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near an oak tree or grove, or perhaps worked with oak wood or acorns. It's also possible that the name was initially a descriptive nickname for someone with a physical characteristic resembling an oak horn or branch.

In ancient records, the name appears with various spellings, including Eichhorn, Eychhorn, and Eichhorne, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects over time. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, where an individual named "Eckehart Eichhorn" is mentioned in a legal record from the year 1252.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the EICHORN surname. One of the earliest was Johann Gottfried Eichorn (1752-1827), a renowned German philologist and Protestant theologian who made significant contributions to the study of biblical criticism and ancient languages.

Another prominent figure was Johann Albrecht Friedrich Eichorn (1779-1856), a German jurist and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the Kingdom of Hanover during the early 19th century.

In the field of music, Johann Christian Eichorn (1703-1767) was a German violinist and composer who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of Prince Leopold in Dessau.

The name EICHORN also appears in historical records related to the Thirty Years' War, a prolonged conflict that ravaged much of Central Europe during the 17th century. Johann Georg Eichorn (1597-1667) was a German military officer who fought for the Protestant forces and later became the governor of the city of Münster.

In more recent times, Karl Friedrich Eichorn (1901-1975) was a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following World War II, particularly in the city of Kassel.

It's worth noting that while the surname EICHORN has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and diaspora over the centuries. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly grounded in the culture and language of its German heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eichorn

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

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

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