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

Eid, 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 Eid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eid in America

Eid is the 13646th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eid surname appeared 2,219 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eid 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 Eid

The surname EID is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 16th century in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "eid," which means "oath" or "vow," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held positions of authority or responsibility, often requiring them to take formal oaths.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EID can be found in the Heidelberg Codex, a medieval manuscript dating back to the late 15th century, which mentions a certain Johann Eid as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Heidelberg.

In the 17th century, the EID surname gained recognition through the prominent theologian and philosopher Johann Georg Eid (1630-1705), who was a professor at the University of Tübingen and authored several influential works on theology and metaphysics.

Another notable figure bearing the EID surname was Wilhelm Eid (1820-1888), a German architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the reconstruction and development of several cities in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.

During the 19th century, the surname EID also appeared in historical records related to the German diaspora, with families bearing this name emigrating to various parts of the world, including the United States and Australia.

In the realm of literature, the German writer and poet Theodor Eid (1865-1932) gained recognition for his lyrical works, particularly his collections of poetry that explored themes of nature and the human condition.

Additionally, the EID surname has been associated with notable figures in the fields of science and academia, such as the German physicist and engineer Otto Eid (1875-1944), who made significant contributions to the development of early radio technology.

While the EID surname may have originated in specific regions of Germany, it has since spread across various parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark on diverse aspects of human endeavor, from theology and philosophy to architecture, literature, and scientific exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eid

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

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

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