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

Eiseman, 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 Eiseman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eiseman in America

Eiseman is the 26873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eiseman surname appeared 904 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 Eiseman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eiseman 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 Eiseman

The surname EISEMAN is believed to have originated in Germany, potentially in the 16th or 17th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Eisen," meaning iron, and may have initially been an occupational name for an ironworker or blacksmith.

One of the earliest known references to the EISEMAN surname can be found in the records of the town of Eisenach, located in the state of Thuringia, Germany. The town's name, which translates to "Iron Stream," suggests a connection to ironworking and may have influenced the development of the EISEMAN surname.

In the late 17th century, a man named Johann EISEMAN was recorded as residing in the village of Schmiedehausen, near Eisenach. This may indicate that the EISEMAN family had ties to the region and potentially worked in the local iron industry.

As the surname spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as EISEMANN, EYSEMAN, and EIZEMAN. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the transcription practices of record-keepers at the time.

One notable individual with the EISEMAN surname was Friedrich Wilhelm EISEMAN (1797-1867), a German jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Kingdom of Prussia. His contributions to the field of law and jurisprudence were significant during the 19th century.

Another individual of note was Hans EISEMAN (1863-1923), a German-born American businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the Eiseman Shoe Company in New York City, which became a successful and influential footwear brand in the early 20th century.

In the field of literature, Max EISEMAN (1887-1947) was a German-American author and playwright. He wrote several novels and plays that explored themes of immigration, assimilation, and the Jewish-American experience.

The EISEMAN surname also has a presence in the world of academia. One example is Arthur EISEMAN (1920-2005), an American physicist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of nuclear physics and particle accelerators.

Finally, in the realm of sports, there is Walter EISEMAN (1927-2020), a former American professional basketball player who played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA) during the late 1940s and early 1950s.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the EISEMAN surname, but the name has a rich history and has been carried by many others throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eiseman

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

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

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