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

Eisele, 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 Eisele surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eisele in America

Eisele is the 10013th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eisele surname appeared 3,220 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eisele.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eisele 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 Eisele

The surname EISELE is of German origin and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The name is derived from the Old German word "isan," which means "iron," suggesting a possible connection to blacksmithing or metalworking professions.

In its earliest recorded forms, the name was often spelled as "Eisel," "Eissele," or "Eiselen." These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic changes that occurred over time. The name is also thought to have some association with certain place names, such as Eisenhausen or Eisenbach, which contain the root "eisen" (iron).

One of the earliest historical references to the EISELE surname can be found in the Nuremberg city records from the 15th century. These documents mention individuals with variations of the name, such as Hans Eisele and Kunz Eissele. Additionally, the name appears in various medieval manuscripts and chronicles, indicating its presence across different regions of Germany.

Among the notable individuals with the EISELE surname throughout history are:

1. Johann Philipp Eisele (1663-1721), a German composer and organist from Saxony.
2. Johann Friedrich Eisele (1726-1802), a German theologian and author from Württemberg.
3. Theodor Eisele (1820-1902), a German painter and art professor from Baden-Württemberg.
4. Gustav Eisele (1859-1947), a German-American architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Cincinnati, Ohio.
5. Hans Eisele (1900-1967), a German film actor and director active during the Weimar Republic and Nazi eras.

These examples highlight the diversity of individuals who have carried the EISELE surname throughout different periods and professions, from musicians and scholars to artists and filmmakers.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eisele

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

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

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