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

Eickholt, 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 Eickholt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eickholt in America

Eickholt is the 40745th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eickholt surname appeared 536 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 Eickholt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eickholt 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 Eickholt

The surname Eickholt originated in the Low German regions of northern Germany, specifically in the areas around Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. It is believed to have emerged in the late medieval period, likely between the 13th and 15th centuries.

The name Eickholt is derived from the Old German words "eik," meaning oak, and "holt," meaning wood or forest. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near an oak forest or a settlement surrounded by oak trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eickholt can be found in the Güterverzeichnis (property register) of the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, dated around 1438. This document mentions a certain "Hans Eickholt" as a landowner in the region.

Another notable early reference to the name is found in the chronicles of the Hanseatic League, a powerful medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe. The records mention an "Albrecht Eickholt" from the city of Bremen, who served as a respected merchant and diplomat for the league in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Eickholt appeared in various municipal records and church registers across northern Germany, indicating its widespread presence in the region. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Johann Eickholt (c. 1520-1588), a Lutheran theologian and reformer from the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg.

Over the centuries, variations in spelling emerged, such as Eicholdt, Eicholt, and Eicholz, reflecting regional dialects and scribal practices. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained consistent.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, several individuals with the surname Eickholt achieved notable recognition. For instance, Christoph Eickholt (1638-1712) was a renowned Lutheran pastor and author from Saxony, while Johann Friedrich Eickholt (1720-1795) was a respected jurist and legal scholar from Hesse.

In the 19th century, the name Eickholt continued to be prevalent in northern Germany, with several bearers making their mark in various fields. One such individual was Wilhelm Eickholt (1833-1912), a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur from Hanover, who played a significant role in the development of the local textile industry.

Another notable figure was Heinrich Eickholt (1867-1943), a German sculptor and artist who specialized in creating intricate wood carvings and religious artwork. His works can be found in numerous churches and museums across Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eickholt

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

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

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