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

Eischeid, 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 Eischeid surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eischeid in America

Eischeid is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eischeid surname appeared 499 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 Eischeid.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eischeid 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 Eischeid

The surname "EISCHEID" is of German origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of Germany, particularly in areas near the Rhine River. The name is derived from the Old German words "eis" meaning "iron" and "scheid" meaning "split" or "divide." It is likely that the name initially referred to an occupation involving metalworking or the production of iron.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eischeid can be found in the historical records of the city of Cologne, dating back to the 14th century. These records mention a family with the surname Eischeid residing in the city during that time. Additionally, there are mentions of individuals with the name Eischeid in various German parish registers and tax records from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating that the name was well-established in the region.

In the 18th century, the name Eischeid appeared in several historical documents related to the German principalities and duchies. For instance, Johann Eischeid (1702-1778), a prominent merchant from the city of Mainz, was known for his successful trading ventures throughout the Rhine region.

During the 19th century, the Eischeid family expanded beyond Germany, with some members emigrating to other parts of Europe and even to the Americas. One notable individual was Wilhelm Eischeid (1825-1892), a German-American engineer who played a significant role in the construction of several railroads and bridges in the United States.

In more recent times, the name Eischeid has been associated with several accomplished individuals across various fields. Hans Eischeid (1901-1978) was a renowned German architect known for his modern and innovative designs. Erich Eischeid (1920-2005) was a respected German philosopher and author who wrote extensively on ethics and social justice.

Another prominent figure was Lena Eischeid (1935-2018), a German-born American artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide. In the field of literature, Gerhard Eischeid (1942-2010) was a celebrated German novelist and playwright, recognized for his thought-provoking works that explored themes of identity and social issues.

While the surname Eischeid is not as common today as it once was, it continues to hold historical significance, tracing its roots back to the medieval era and the metalworking traditions of northern Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eischeid

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

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

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