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

Eisel, 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 Eisel surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eisel in America

Eisel is the 24629th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eisel surname appeared 1,014 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 Eisel.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eisel 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 Eisel

The surname Eisel has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old German word "eisel," which means "vinegar" or "sour wine." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational name for someone who produced or sold vinegar or sour wine.

The earliest recorded instance of the Eisel surname can be traced back to the town of Eislingen, located in the southern German state of Baden-Württemberg. In the 14th century, a record from the year 1369 mentions a "Conradus Eisel" from this town. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Germany.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Eisel surname. One such person was Johannes Eisel, a German Catholic theologian and philosopher who lived from 1599 to 1672. He was a prominent figure in the Counter-Reformation movement and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another notable Eisel was Wilhelm Eisel, a German composer and organist who lived from 1741 to 1799. He was a prominent figure in the Classical music era and composed numerous works for the organ and other instruments.

In the 19th century, Karl Eisel (1825-1892) was a German mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of geometry and mathematics education.

Moving into the 20th century, Hans Eisel (1900-1986) was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag, the German parliament, representing the Christian Democratic Union party.

Finally, Bernd Eisel (born 1981) is a contemporary German professional cyclist who has competed in numerous prestigious races, including the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia.

It is worth noting that while the Eisel surname is primarily associated with Germany, it has also been found in other countries, including Switzerland and Austria, likely due to migration and cultural exchange within the German-speaking regions of Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eisel

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

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

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