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

Eischens, 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 Eischens surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eischens in America

Eischens is the 35721st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eischens surname appeared 629 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 Eischens.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eischens 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 Eischens

The surname Eischens is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria, where the name was derived from the German word "Eiche," meaning oak. This suggests that the original bearers of this name may have lived near a prominent oak tree or in an area with an abundance of oak forests.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eischens name can be found in the town records of Regensburg, Bavaria, dating back to 1492. The name is spelled "Eychens" in this document, reflecting the historical evolution of the spelling over time.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Eischens surname was Johannes Eischens, a respected scholar and theologian born in Nuremberg in 1525. He authored several significant works on religious doctrine and is recognized for his contributions to the Protestant Reformation.

During the 17th century, the Eischens name became more widespread throughout Germany, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia. In 1673, a merchant named Hans Eischens is mentioned in the trade records of Leipzig, indicating the family's involvement in commerce.

As the Eischens family continued to grow and spread across Europe, they left their mark in various historical records. In 1712, a military officer named Wilhelm Eischens is noted for his service in the Prussian army during the War of the Spanish Succession.

One of the most prominent figures bearing the Eischens surname was Carl Eischens, a renowned artist and painter born in Dresden in 1795. His works, which captured landscapes and scenes from everyday life, were highly acclaimed during the Romantic period and can be found in several prestigious art collections across Europe.

Another notable individual with the Eischens surname was Maria Eischens, a philanthropist and social reformer born in Munich in 1832. She dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged children and establishing educational opportunities for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

As the centuries passed, the Eischens name continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions in various fields, such as academics, arts, and public service, cementing its place in the rich tapestry of German cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eischens

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

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

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