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

Eick, 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 Eick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eick in America

Eick is the 20480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eick surname appeared 1,296 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 Eick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eick 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 Eick

The surname EICK is of German origin and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old German word "eik" or "eich," which means oak. This suggests that the name was likely derived from a person who resided near an oak tree or an oak forest.

The earliest recorded instances of the name EICK can be found in various medieval documents and records from regions in present-day Germany, particularly in the areas around the Rhine River. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Johann Eick was mentioned in a chronicle from the city of Cologne.

During the late Middle Ages, the EICK name was associated with several prominent families who held land and estates in the Rhineland region. One notable example is the Eick von Altenau family, whose ancestral home was located in the village of Altenau, near the city of Koblenz.

In the 16th century, a scholar and theologian named Johannes Eick (1499-1567) gained recognition for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the dissemination of Lutheran teachings throughout Germany.

The name EICK also appears in various historical records from other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Switzerland. In the 17th century, a Dutch merchant named Pieter Eick (1620-1698) established a successful trading company that operated in the Dutch East Indies.

Another notable figure was the German philosopher and writer Wilhelm Eick (1789-1857), who was a prominent figure in the early Romantic movement. His works explored themes of nature, individualism, and the human condition.

In the 19th century, a German politician and statesman named Otto Eick (1832-1912) played a crucial role in the unification of Germany under the leadership of Otto von Bismarck. He served as a member of the Reichstag and was highly respected for his diplomatic skills.

The EICK surname has also been associated with several notable military figures throughout history. One example is General Friedrich Eick (1864-1938), who served in the German Army during World War I and was awarded the prestigious Pour le Mérite medal for his bravery and leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eick

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

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

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