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

Eisenhour, 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 Eisenhour surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eisenhour in America

Eisenhour is the 32834th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eisenhour surname appeared 699 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 Eisenhour.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eisenhour 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 Eisenhour

The surname Eisenhour is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the late Middle Ages in Central Europe. The name is thought to have originated from the German words "eisen," meaning iron, and "hauer," signifying a hewer or cutter. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation – an ironworker or blacksmith.

In the 14th and 15th centuries, the name appeared in various records across German-speaking regions, with early spellings including Eisenhauer, Eysenhauer, and Eisenhouer. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a 1486 document from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, which mentions a certain Hans Eisenhauer, likely a local blacksmith or metalworker.

As the name spread throughout the Germanic territories, it underwent further variations in spelling and pronunciation. In some regions, it evolved into forms like Eisenhower or Eisenhauer, while in others, it retained its original Eisenhour spelling. This diversity of spellings reflects the regional dialects and linguistic variations that existed across the German-speaking lands during that period.

While the name Eisenhour may not have been as prominent as some other German surnames, it did have a few notable bearers throughout history. One such individual was Johann Eisenhour, a 16th-century Protestant reformer from Saxony, who played a role in the early stages of the Reformation movement. Another was Friedrich Eisenhour, a 17th-century goldsmith from Nuremberg, whose intricate metalwork pieces were highly prized among the nobility of the time.

In the 18th century, the name found its way to the New World, brought by German immigrants seeking new opportunities in the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Hans Eisenhour, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1732 and later settled in the area that would become known as the Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Another notable figure with the Eisenhour surname was Wilhelm Eisenhour, a 19th-century German-American engineer who played a pivotal role in the construction of the Erie Canal in New York State. His innovative design solutions helped overcome numerous engineering challenges during the canal's construction, cementing his place in the annals of American civil engineering.

While the Eisenhour name may not have achieved the same level of widespread recognition as some other German surnames, its origins and historical journey reflect the rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic diversity that has shaped the German-speaking world over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eisenhour

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

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

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