2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Eisenbath
A German surname meaning "iron bath" or "bath of iron."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Eisenbath. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eisenbath 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Eisenbath in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisenbath, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eisenbath
The surname EISENBATH is of German origin, with roots that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, where it was derived from the German words "eisen" meaning "iron" and "bath," indicating a connection to an occupation or location related to iron production or a nearby iron bath or spring.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EISENBATH can be found in the archives of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a certain Johann EISENBATH was listed as a blacksmith in the early 16th century. This lends credence to the theory that the name was initially associated with metalworking professions.
In the late 17th century, the EISENBATH name appeared in historical documents from the town of Düren, located in the Rhineland region of Germany. Here, a man named Konrad EISENBATH was recorded as a landowner and prominent citizen, suggesting that some members of the family had achieved a certain level of wealth and status by this time.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the EISENBATH name spread across various parts of Germany and neighboring countries, as people migrated in search of better opportunities. Notable individuals from this period include:
1. Matthias EISENBATH (1740-1819), a renowned clockmaker from the town of Pforzheim, whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the aristocracy.
2. Anna EISENBATH (1782-1857), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Mannheim.
3. Heinrich EISENBATH (1815-1891), a military officer who served in the Prussian army during the German Unification Wars and was awarded the Iron Cross for his valor on the battlefield.
4. Wilhelm EISENBATH (1862-1935), a respected architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings and public spaces in Munich during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
5. Elise EISENBATH (1880-1962), a prominent figure in the German women's suffrage movement and a vocal advocate for gender equality and women's rights.
While the EISENBATH name has its roots firmly planted in German history, it has since spread to various other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage, carrying with it a rich legacy that spans centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eisenbath
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisenbath, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Eisenbath 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 Eisenbath surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.2% · 112
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eisenbath
Eisenbath appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
-5 bearers (-3.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,279 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-10 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,902 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.9%) | Down 12,279 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 10,902 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 Eisenbath 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 | #135,593 | #146,495 | -8.0% |
| Count | 124 | 114 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eisenbath bearers went from 124 to 114 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 10,902 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #146,495.
FAQ
Eisenbath surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eisenbath?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Eisenbath. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Eisenbath?
Eisenbath ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Eisenbath. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Eisenbath.
Has Eisenbath become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eisenbath went from 124 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Eisenbath?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisenbath, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Eisenbath in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.2% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eisenbath appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.2%), Two or More Races (1.8%). 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 Eisenbath (2000, 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 Eisenbath mean?
A German surname meaning "iron bath" or "bath of 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 Eisenbath (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 have the last name Eisenbath?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Eisenbath at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.