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

Einfalt, 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 Einfalt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Einfalt in America

Einfalt is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Einfalt surname appeared 153 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 Einfalt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Einfalt 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 Einfalt

The surname EINFALT originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the old German word "einfalt," which meant "simple" or "uncompounded." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname, referring to someone with a simple or uncomplicated nature.

In the Middle Ages, surnames were not as common as they are today, and people were often identified by their occupation, physical characteristics, or place of origin. The surname EINFALT may have been given to individuals who were perceived as straightforward or unpretentious in their demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EINFALT can be found in a document from the town of Augsburg, Germany, dated around 1280. This document mentions a man named Heinrich Einfalt, who was likely a resident of the town at that time.

As the use of surnames became more widespread in the following centuries, the EINFALT name began to appear in various regions of Germany, particularly in the southern and central parts of the country.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Johannes Einfalt (1494-1558) was a Lutheran theologian and reformer who played a role in the Protestant Reformation. He was born in Nuremberg and was a close associate of Martin Luther.

Another individual with the surname EINFALT was Katharina Einfalt (1632-1697), a German midwife who lived and worked in the city of Nürnberg. She is known for her detailed records of the births she attended, which provide valuable insights into the lives of women and childbirth practices during that time period.

In the 18th century, Christian Einfalt (1715-1787) was a German composer and organist who served at various churches in the region of Saxony. His works included organ compositions and church cantatas.

Moving into the 19th century, Wilhelm Einfalt (1829-1892) was a German architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Leipzig, including the Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) and the Reichsgerichtsgebäude (Imperial Court Building).

Another notable figure from this time period was Anna Einfalt (1844-1919), a German educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded a school for girls in Berlin and was actively involved in the women's suffrage movement in Germany.

While the EINFALT surname has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through emigration and migration. However, the name's origins can be traced back to the simple and unpretentious beginnings of its earliest bearers in medieval Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Einfalt

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

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

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