2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eickstaedt
A locational surname derived from a place called Eickstedt or Eickstädt in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Eickstaedt. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eickstaedt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Eickstaedt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eickstaedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eickstaedt
The surname EICKSTAEDT originates from Germany. It is derived from the Old German words "eich" meaning oak and "Stadt" meaning town or settlement. The earliest known spelling of the name was Eichstädt, referring to a place where oak trees were prevalent.
In the 12th century, the town of Eichstädt in Bavaria, Germany was first mentioned in historical records. It is likely that the surname EICKSTAEDT originated from this particular location. During the Middle Ages, it was common for people to adopt surnames based on the place they were from.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the EICKSTAEDT name was Hans Eickstaedt, a merchant born in Eichstädt in 1498. He was known for his successful trading business, which operated throughout Southern Germany and parts of Austria.
Another notable figure was Katherina Eickstaedt (1520-1589), a Protestant reformer and author from Eichstädt. Her writings played a significant role in the spread of Lutheran teachings in the region.
In the 17th century, the EICKSTAEDT name appeared in various records across Bavaria and neighboring areas. Johann Eickstaedt (1632-1701) was a prominent educator who established one of the first schools in the town of Ingolstadt.
During the 18th century, the spelling of the name evolved to include variations such as Eickstedt and Eikstaedt. One notable bearer was Friedrich Eickstaedt (1749-1822), a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Munich.
In the 19th century, the EICKSTAEDT family expanded beyond Germany, with some members emigrating to other parts of Europe and the United States. August Eickstaedt (1810-1888) was a successful businessman who settled in Pennsylvania and established a thriving textile manufacturing company.
While the EICKSTAEDT surname has its roots in the town of Eichstädt, over time, it has become associated with various locations and individuals across different regions and historical periods. The name's enduring connection to its German heritage and the significance of oak trees in its etymology remain a testament to its rich historical lineage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eickstaedt
Among Census respondents with the surname Eickstaedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Eickstaedt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eickstaedt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.5% · 96
- Hispanic or Latino8.1% · 9
- Two or more races4.5% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eickstaedt
Eickstaedt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+5 bearers (+4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,408 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,516 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +5 bearers (+4.5%) | Down 4,408 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,516 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eickstaedt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #143,149 | #148,665 | -3.9% |
| Count | 116 | 111 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eickstaedt bearers went from 116 to 111 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,516 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #148,665.
FAQ
Eickstaedt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eickstaedt?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Eickstaedt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Eickstaedt?
Eickstaedt ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Eickstaedt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Eickstaedt.
Has Eickstaedt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eickstaedt went from 116 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Eickstaedt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eickstaedt, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.1%) and Two or More Races (4.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eickstaedt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eickstaedt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.5%), Hispanic (8.1%), Two or More Races (4.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eickstaedt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eickstaedt mean?
A locational surname derived from a place called Eickstedt or Eickstädt in Germany. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eickstaedt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Eickstaedt?
You can see how many people are called Eickstaedt on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.