2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Eiselt
A German surname derived from the old German word "Isene" meaning iron.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Eiselt. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eiselt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Eiselt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eiselt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Black (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eiselt
The surname EISELT is of German origin, with its roots tracing back to the 14th century. The name likely originated from the German word "Eisenhut," which means "iron hat" or "helmet," suggesting a connection to blacksmiths, metalworkers, or warriors who wore helmets.
In the earliest records, the name appeared with various spellings, such as Eyselt, Eysellt, Eyseldt, and Eisselt, reflecting the regional variations and local dialects of the time. These variations were common before the standardization of spelling conventions.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Hans Eiselt, a blacksmith who lived in the town of Nuremberg, Germany, in the late 15th century. His name is mentioned in the town's guild records from 1487, indicating the family's connection to the metalworking trade.
Another notable figure with the EISELT surname was Johann Christoph Eiselt, a German composer and organist born in 1723 in Gera, Thuringia. He composed several works for organ and harpsichord, which were widely performed during his lifetime.
In the 17th century, the EISELT name appeared in the records of the town of Erfurt, in present-day Thuringia, Germany. A prominent family of merchants and landowners carried the surname during this period, suggesting their wealth and influence.
As the EISELT surname spread across Germany and neighboring regions, it also found its way into other European countries. One notable example is Louis Eiselt, a French artist born in Paris in 1809, known for his landscape paintings and etchings.
In the late 19th century, Johannes Eiselt, a German mathematician and astronomer born in 1857, made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
Throughout its history, the EISELT surname has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eiselt
Among Census respondents with the surname Eiselt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Black (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Eiselt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eiselt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.6% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 6
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eiselt
Eiselt appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,497 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 7,497 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eiselt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,935 | 4.7% |
| Count | 102 | 108 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eiselt bearers went from 102 to 108 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 7,497 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,935.
FAQ
Eiselt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eiselt?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Eiselt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Eiselt?
Eiselt ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Eiselt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Eiselt.
Has Eiselt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eiselt went from 102 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Eiselt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eiselt, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Black (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eiselt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.6% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eiselt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.6%), Hispanic (5.6%), Black (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eiselt (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eiselt mean?
A German surname derived from the old German word "Isene" meaning iron. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eiselt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Eiselt?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.