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

Eider, 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 Eider surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eider in America

Eider is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eider surname appeared 122 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 Eider.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eider 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 Eider

The surname Eider is of German origin, believed to have emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle High German word "eit," which means "oath" or "vow." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname for someone who took a significant oath or made a solemn vow.

The earliest recorded instances of the Eider surname can be traced back to various regions in Germany, including Bavaria and Saxony. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Johannes Eider, who was born in the city of Nuremberg around 1420.

In the 16th century, the Eider name appeared in several historical records and documents. For instance, Hans Eider, a prominent merchant from Hamburg, was mentioned in a trade agreement signed in 1567. Another notable figure was Katharina Eider, a midwife who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber during the late 1500s.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Eyder, Eiter, and Eyder. One of the earliest examples of these variations can be found in the records of the town of Leiden, Netherlands, where a certain Pieter Eyder was listed as a resident in 1642.

Throughout the centuries, several individuals bearing the Eider surname have achieved distinction in various fields. One such person was Johann Eider (1713-1780), a German mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to the field of probability theory. Another notable figure was Karl Eider (1841-1925), a German botanist and explorer who conducted extensive research on plant life in South America.

In the 19th century, the Eider surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. One example is the German painter and illustrator, Wilhelm Eider (1853-1923), known for his intricate etchings and woodcut prints. Another notable individual was the Austrian writer and poet, Maria Eider (1871-1948), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the Eider surname is not among the most common in the world, it has left its mark across various cultures and time periods, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in various fields, from science and exploration to art and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eider

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

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

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