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

Eilander, 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 Eilander surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eilander in America

Eilander is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eilander surname appeared 138 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 Eilander.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eilander 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 Eilander

The surname Eilander is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the 16th century. It is derived from the Dutch phrase "eylander," which translates to "islander" or "one who lives on an island." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name likely resided on one of the islands or coastal regions of the Netherlands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eilander surname can be found in the Dutch city of Leiden's municipal records from the late 1500s, where a family by the name of Eilander is mentioned. It is possible that this family lived on one of the islands in the vicinity of Leiden, such as Texel or Vlieland.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Eilander name began to spread beyond the Netherlands as Dutch settlers and traders ventured to other parts of the world. Jan Eilander (1620-1688), a Dutch merchant and explorer, is believed to have been one of the first individuals to bring the name to the Dutch East Indies (modern-day Indonesia).

In the 19th century, the Eilander surname appeared in various historical records across Europe. Notable individuals from this period include Hans Eilander (1825-1902), a German painter known for his landscapes and seascapes, and Pieter Eilander (1839-1917), a Dutch politician who served as a member of the States-General.

As the 20th century approached, the Eilander name continued to be found in various parts of the world, often in areas with strong Dutch or European influences. Willem Eilander (1902-1983), a Dutch-born architect who worked in South Africa, is one such example. Another notable figure was Cornelis Eilander (1915-2001), a Dutch resistance fighter during World War II who later emigrated to Canada.

While the Eilander surname is relatively uncommon, it has left a lasting imprint on history, particularly in the Netherlands and among Dutch diaspora communities around the globe. From merchants and explorers to artists and politicians, individuals bearing this name have contributed to various fields and helped shape the cultural landscapes of their respective regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eilander

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

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

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