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

Eisenhut, 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 Eisenhut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eisenhut in America

Eisenhut is the 40204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eisenhut surname appeared 545 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 Eisenhut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eisenhut 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 Eisenhut

The surname Eisenhut is of German origin, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old German words "isen" meaning iron and "hut" meaning hat or helmet. The name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving ironworking, such as a blacksmith or armorer.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eisenhut can be found in the Augsburg tax records of 1324, where a Hans Eisenhut is listed as a resident. In the 15th century, the name appears in various municipal records across southern Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

The Eisenhut family played a significant role in the metalworking industry of Nuremberg during the Renaissance period. Hans Eisenhut (1487-1555), a renowned armorer and master craftsman, is credited with designing and crafting ornate suits of armor for prominent figures, including Emperor Charles V.

In the 17th century, the name Eisenhut is mentioned in the parish records of the town of Giengen an der Brenz in Swabia. Johann Georg Eisenhut (1634-1702), a Lutheran pastor, served as the town's vicar and left behind a detailed chronicle of local events.

The name Eisenhut also has historical ties to the town of Eisenhüttenstadt, located in the state of Brandenburg, Germany. The town's name, which translates to "iron hat city," is derived from the iron foundries that once operated in the area, potentially linking the surname to this region.

Other notable individuals with the surname Eisenhut include:

1. Wilhelm Eisenhut (1807-1888), a German engineer and pioneer in the field of steam engine design.
2. Franz Eisenhut (1857-1903), an Austrian painter known for his landscapes and portraits.
3. Otto Eisenhut (1879-1963), a German architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Berlin.
4. Konrad Eisenhut (1921-2003), a German footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in the 1940s and 1950s.
5. Gisela Eisenhut (born 1949), a German politician and member of the Bundestag, representing the Christian Democratic Union party.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eisenhut

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

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

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