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

Eide, 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 Eide surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eide in America

Eide is the 9217th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eide surname appeared 3,536 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 Eide.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eide 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 Eide

The surname EIDE has its origins in Norway, traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word "eið," which means an isthmus or a narrow strip of land between two bodies of water. This suggests that the name likely originated from a place name or location where the earliest bearers of the name resided.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname EIDE can be found in the "Diplomatarium Norvegicum," a collection of medieval Norwegian documents dating back to the 13th century. This reference suggests that the name was already well-established in Norway by that time.

In the 14th century, a man named Erling Eide is mentioned in the "Frostating Law," an ancient Norwegian legal code. This indicates that the surname EIDE was present in the region of Trøndelag, where the Frostating Law held jurisdiction.

During the 15th century, the EIDE surname appeared in various records from the western regions of Norway, particularly in the areas around Bergen and Stavanger. This suggests that the name had spread from its initial origins and was becoming more widespread across the country.

One notable bearer of the EIDE surname was Nils Eide, a Norwegian merchant and ship owner who lived from 1663 to 1727. He played a significant role in the development of the Norwegian shipping industry and was involved in trade with several European countries.

Another prominent figure with the EIDE surname was Hans Eide, a Norwegian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1908 to 1910. He was born in 1849 and played a crucial role in the early years of Norway's independence.

In the 19th century, the EIDE surname was also found in various place names across Norway, such as Eideborg, Eidebakken, and Eideskogen, further reinforcing the connection between the name and geographical locations.

A notable literary figure with the EIDE surname was Petter Eide, a Norwegian novelist and playwright born in 1883. He was known for his works that explored themes of rural life and societal changes in Norway during the early 20th century.

Throughout history, the EIDE surname has maintained a strong presence in Norway, with its roots firmly embedded in the country's linguistic and geographical heritage. While the name has spread to other parts of the world through emigration, its origins can be traced back to the ancient Norwegian regions and the Old Norse language.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eide

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

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

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