2000
#16,168
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,644
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.61
Rare Last name
Eid
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "festival" or "feast," likely referring to the Islamic holiday of Eid.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,049 Americans carry the last name Eid. That puts it at #11,341 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.89 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 112,415 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eid 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Eid with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.0K
1 in 112,415
Census rank
#11,341
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,659 bearers of the surname Eid in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.89 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11341st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eid, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eid
Among Census respondents with the surname Eid, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Eid 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 Eid surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.7% · 2,386
- Two or more races3.3% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 86
- Black or African American2.5% · 67
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 29
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eid
Eid 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
#13,646
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,219
+575 bearers (+35.0%)
Per 100,000 0.75
Rank movement Up 2,522 places
2020
#11,341
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,659
+440 bearers (+19.8%)
Per 100,000 0.89
Rank movement Up 2,305 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #16,168 | 1,644 | 0.61 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,646 | 2,219 | 0.75 | +575 bearers (+35.0%) | Up 2,522 places |
| 2020 | #11,341 | 2,659 | 0.89 | +440 bearers (+19.8%) | Up 2,305 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 Eid 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 | #13,646 | #11,341 | 16.9% |
| Count | 2,219 | 2,659 | 19.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.75 | 0.89 | 18.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eid bearers went from 2,219 to 2,659 (+19.8% change). The surname moved up 2,305 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,646 to #11,341.
FAQ
Eid surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eid?
Name Census estimates that about 3,049 living Americans carry the surname Eid. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 112,415 residents.
How common is Eid?
Eid ranks #11,341 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.89 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,659 people with the surname Eid. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,049), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.89 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.89 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Eid.
Has Eid become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eid went from 2,219 recorded bearers to 2,659. That is an increase of 440 (+19.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,646 to #11,341.
What does the Census say about the background of Eid?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eid, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic (3.2%). 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 Eid in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (2,386 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eid appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.7%), Two or More Races (3.3%), Hispanic (3.2%). 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 Eid (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 Eid mean?
A surname of Arabic origin meaning "festival" or "feast," likely referring to the Islamic holiday of Eid. 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 Eid (0.89 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 share the surname Eid?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.