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

Eilerman, 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 Eilerman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eilerman in America

Eilerman is the 24031st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eilerman surname appeared 1,049 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 Eilerman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eilerman 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 Eilerman

The surname Eilerman is of German origin, originating in the early 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Eiler", which means "hasten" or "hurry". The suffix "-man" was added to this root word, indicating a person who hustles or rushes.

Historically, this surname was found primarily in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. It is believed that the name was initially given as a descriptive nickname to individuals who were known for their quick, hurried movements or actions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eilerman surname can be found in a church registry from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, dated 1538. This entry mentions a certain Hans Eilerman, who was a local farmer.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various municipal records from the city of Heidelberg, where several Eilerman families were documented as tradesmen and artisans.

Notable historical figures bearing the Eilerman surname include:

1. Johann Eilerman (1602-1672), a renowned clockmaker from Augsburg, known for his intricate and precise timepieces.
2. Katharina Eilerman (1712-1785), a celebrated painter from Nuremberg, whose portraits and landscapes were highly sought after by the local nobility.
3. Heinrich Eilerman (1819-1892), a prominent German architect who designed several iconic buildings in Munich, including the Alte Pinakothek museum.
4. Gertrude Eilerman (1868-1945), a pioneering German educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools for girls in Stuttgart.
5. Wilhelm Eilerman (1901-1977), a German Olympic athlete who competed in track and field events, winning a silver medal in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

It is worth noting that the spelling of the surname has undergone minor variations over time, with alternative spellings such as "Eilermann" and "Eylerman" appearing in some historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eilerman

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

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

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