2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eisendrath
A German surname derived from the words "eisen" meaning iron and "draht" meaning wire, indicating an ancestral occupation related to iron wire production.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Eisendrath. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eisendrath 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Eisendrath in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisendrath, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eisendrath
The surname Eisendrath has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the German words "eisen" meaning iron and "drath" meaning wire or thread. This suggests that the name may have been associated with ironworkers, blacksmiths, or those involved in the production of iron wires or threads.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the town of Nuremberg, where an entry in the 1589 census lists a family by the name of Eisendrath. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the region during that time period.
In the 17th century, the Eisendrath name appears in various church records and municipal documents across German-speaking areas, particularly in the states of Bavaria and Saxony. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of Germany by that time.
One notable individual bearing the Eisendrath name was Johann Eisendrath, a renowned clockmaker from Augsburg, Germany, who lived from 1678 to 1741. His intricate and innovative clock designs were highly sought after by nobles and affluent patrons throughout Europe.
Another historical figure was Wilhelm Eisendrath, a German philosopher and educator born in 1785 in the city of Leipzig. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Leipzig until his death in 1854.
In the 19th century, the Eisendrath surname can be found in various immigration records as German families sought new opportunities in countries such as the United States and Canada. One example is Friedrich Eisendrath, who immigrated to America in 1848 and settled in Pennsylvania, where he worked as a metalsmith.
Another prominent individual with the Eisendrath name was Max Eisendrath, a German-American lawyer and entrepreneur born in 1865 in Berlin. He moved to Chicago in the late 19th century and founded the Eisendrath Glove Company, which became a successful manufacturer of leather goods.
As the Eisendrath family spread across different regions, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Eisendroth, Eisendraht, and Isendrath. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its German heritage and association with the iron and wire trade.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eisendrath
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisendrath, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Eisendrath 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 Eisendrath surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.2% · 103
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eisendrath
Eisendrath 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
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-5 bearers (-4.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,992 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.5%) | Down 3,992 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 Eisendrath 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 | #148,347 | #152,339 | -2.7% |
| Count | 111 | 106 | -4.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eisendrath bearers went from 111 to 106 (-4.5% change). The surname moved down 3,992 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #152,339.
FAQ
Eisendrath surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eisendrath?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Eisendrath. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Eisendrath?
Eisendrath ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Eisendrath. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Eisendrath.
Has Eisendrath become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eisendrath went from 111 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Eisendrath?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisendrath, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.2%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%) and Hispanic (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 Eisendrath in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eisendrath appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (1.9%), Hispanic (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 Eisendrath (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 Eisendrath mean?
A German surname derived from the words "eisen" meaning iron and "draht" meaning wire, indicating an ancestral occupation related to iron wire production. 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 Eisendrath (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 are called Eisendrath?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Eisendrath on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.