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

Eilola, 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 Eilola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eilola in America

Eilola is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eilola surname appeared 137 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 Eilola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eilola 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 Eilola

The surname Eilola is of Finnish origin, with its roots dating back to the 17th century. The name is believed to have originated in the western regions of Finland, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Turku.

Eilola is a compound word derived from the Finnish words "eila" and "ola." "Eila" is an old Finnish word meaning "evening" or "dusk," while "ola" can be translated as "dwelling" or "abode." Thus, the name Eilola can be interpreted as "evening dwelling" or "dusk abode."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eilola surname can be found in the parish records of Nousiainen, a municipality located near Turku, dating back to the mid-17th century. These records mention a family with the name Eilola residing in the area.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in various land ownership and tax records in the regions surrounding Turku, indicating that the Eilola family had established itself as landowners and farmers in the region.

Notable individuals bearing the Eilola surname include:

1. Pekka Eilola (1832-1912), a Finnish farmer and local politician who served as a member of the municipal council in Nousiainen.
2. Kaisa Eilola (1875-1947), a Finnish weaver and artisan known for her intricate textile designs and contributions to the local craft industry.
3. Juho Eilola (1892-1964), a Finnish soldier who fought in the Finnish Civil War and later served in the Finnish Army during World War II.
4. Eino Eilola (1915-1997), a Finnish poet and author whose works explored themes of nature, love, and the Finnish countryside.
5. Liisa Eilola (born 1962), a contemporary Finnish artist known for her abstract paintings and sculptures, which have been exhibited in various galleries across Finland and Europe.

While the Eilola surname may not be as widely known as some other Finnish surnames, it has a rich history that dates back several centuries and is deeply rooted in the western regions of Finland, particularly around the city of Turku.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eilola

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

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

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