2000
#31,464
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 696
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.26
Very Rare Last name
Eisert
Derived from the German term for "iron ore", a locational surname associated with mining regions.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 815 Americans carry the last name Eisert. That puts it at #34,347 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.24 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 420,557 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eisert 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
815
1 in 420,557
Census rank
#34,347
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
711
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 711 bearers of the surname Eisert in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.24 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 34347th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisert, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eisert
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisert, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Eisert 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 Eisert surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 658
- Hispanic or Latino3.1% · 22
- Two or more races2.8% · 20
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 9
- Black or African American0.3% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eisert
Eisert appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#31,824
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 725
+29 bearers (+4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.25
Rank movement Down 360 places
2020
#34,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 711
-14 bearers (-1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.24
Rank movement Down 2,523 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #31,464 | 696 | 0.26 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #31,824 | 725 | 0.25 | +29 bearers (+4.2%) | Down 360 places |
| 2020 | #34,347 | 711 | 0.24 | -14 bearers (-1.9%) | Down 2,523 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 Eisert 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 | #31,824 | #34,347 | -7.9% |
| Count | 725 | 711 | -1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eisert bearers went from 725 to 711 (-1.9% change). The surname moved down 2,523 positions in the national ranking, going from #31,824 to #34,347.
FAQ
Eisert surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eisert?
Name Census estimates that about 815 living Americans carry the surname Eisert. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 420,557 residents.
How common is Eisert?
Eisert ranks #34,347 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.24 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 711 people with the surname Eisert. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (815), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.24 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.24 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 Eisert.
Has Eisert become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eisert went from 725 recorded bearers to 711. That is a decrease of 14 (-1.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #31,824 to #34,347.
What does the Census say about the background of Eisert?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eisert, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Eisert in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (658 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eisert appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (3.1%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Eisert (2000, 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 Eisert mean?
Derived from the German term for "iron ore", a locational surname associated with mining regions. 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 Eisert (0.24 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 share the surname Eisert?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.