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

Eisenga, 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 Eisenga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eisenga in America

Eisenga is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eisenga surname appeared 219 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 Eisenga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eisenga 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 Eisenga

The surname EISENGA is of Dutch origin, originating in the Netherlands during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old Frisian word "eis," meaning "marsh" or "swampy area," combined with the suffix "-enga/-inga," indicating a place of origin or association. This suggests that the name likely originated from a specific region or settlement situated in a marshy or swampy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EISENGA can be found in the Frisian charters and land registers dating back to the 13th century. These documents often listed individuals with their surnames, providing valuable historical records of family names and their origins.

In the 16th century, the name EISENGA appears in the records of the city of Leeuwarden, the capital of the Dutch province of Friesland. During this time, the spelling variations included "Eysenga," "Eijsenga," and "Eisinga." These variations were common due to the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier centuries.

Notable individuals bearing the surname EISENGA throughout history include Eise Eisinga (1744-1828), a Dutch woolcomber and amateur astronomer who built the Eisinga Planetarium, a remarkable mechanical planetary model, in his home in Franeker, Friesland. This planetarium is now a renowned cultural heritage site and a testament to Eisinga's scientific ingenuity.

Another prominent figure was Tjeerd Eisenga (1871-1942), a Dutch politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1905 to 1937, representing the Anti-Revolutionary Party. He was a vocal advocate for Christian democratic principles and played a significant role in Dutch politics during the early 20th century.

In the field of literature, Jelle Eisenga (1913-1990) was a notable Dutch poet and writer. He published several collections of poetry and prose works, exploring themes of rural life, nature, and the human condition. His works were widely acclaimed and contributed to the rich literary landscape of the Netherlands.

The name EISENGA can also be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, such as Germany and Belgium, where Dutch settlers and migrants may have established roots over the centuries, carrying their surnames with them.

While the surname EISENGA is not among the most common in the Netherlands today, it remains a part of the country's cultural heritage, reflecting the diverse linguistic and geographical origins of Dutch surnames and their fascinating histories.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eisenga

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

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

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