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

Eichten, 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 Eichten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eichten in America

Eichten is the 54296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eichten surname appeared 380 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 Eichten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eichten 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 Eichten

The surname Eichten is of German origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Old High German word "eih," meaning "oak tree," and the suffix "-en," which denotes a place or location. This suggests that the name Eichten likely originated from a place name referring to an area with oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Eichten can be found in the Frankish chronicles from the mid-15th century, where it was mentioned in connection with a family from the town of Eichten, located in the present-day state of Hesse, Germany.

In the 16th century, records show that the Eichten family had established itself as a respected clan in the region of Franconia, located in the northern part of Bavaria. During this period, the name appeared in various historical documents, including church registers and tax records.

Several notable individuals with the surname Eichten have left their mark throughout history. One such figure was Hans Eichten (1520-1585), a prominent goldsmith and sculptor who resided in the city of Nuremberg. His works, which included intricate silverware and religious statues, were highly sought after by the nobility and wealthy patrons of the era.

Another significant figure was Johann Eichten (1685-1745), a renowned physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants. He authored several influential treatises on the subject and was highly regarded in academic circles throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the Eichten family continued to make its mark, with Friedrich Eichten (1810-1872) gaining recognition as a skilled architect. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the town hall in the city of Wiesbaden.

While the surname Eichten is relatively uncommon today, it remains an integral part of German heritage and has a rich history spanning several centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the oak-filled regions of central Germany, and it has been borne by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, including art, science, and architecture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eichten

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

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

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