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

Eisert, 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 Eisert surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eisert in America

Eisert is the 31824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eisert surname appeared 725 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 Eisert.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eisert 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 Eisert

The surname Eisert has its origins in the German language and can be traced back to the late medieval period in central Europe. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "isarn," which means "iron." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname referring to someone who worked with iron, such as a blacksmith or a metalworker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eisert can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, Germany, dating back to the 14th century. In these records, a certain Hanns Eisert is mentioned as a respected blacksmith in the year 1387. This provides evidence that the name was already established and in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name Eisert appeared in various legal documents and tax records in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, indicating that the name had spread across different parts of what is now modern-day Germany. One notable example is a merchant named Peter Eisert, who is recorded as having traded goods between Leipzig and Prague in the year 1492.

As the centuries progressed, the name Eisert continued to be found in various historical records across central Europe. In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Johann Eisert (1620-1684) was a respected theologian and author who wrote extensively on religious topics. His works were widely read and influential during that era.

In the 18th century, the name Eisert gained further recognition with the birth of Friedrich Eisert (1737-1803), a German composer and musician who was renowned for his contributions to the classical music scene of that time. His compositions and performances were highly regarded among the cultural elite of his era.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Eisert was Anna Eisert (1801-1879), a philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and underprivileged in her community. Her efforts and charitable works left a lasting impact on the city of Berlin, where she resided.

Throughout the centuries, the Eisert surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Germany, as well as in other parts of central Europe. While the name may have originated from an occupational descriptor, it has since become a well-established family name with a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eisert

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

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

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