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

Eisman, 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 Eisman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eisman in America

Eisman is the 27059th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eisman surname appeared 895 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 Eisman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eisman 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 Eisman

The surname Eisman is of German origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is derived from the German word "Eisen," which means iron, and the suffix "-man," indicating a person who worked with iron or was associated with the iron trade. The name was likely initially given as a descriptive occupational surname to blacksmiths, ironworkers, or those involved in the iron industry.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Eisman can be found in various German records and documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. For example, the name appears in the church records of Heidelberg, Germany, in the late 1500s. Additionally, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Eisman in the historical records of various German cities and towns, such as Nuremberg, Frankfurt, and Berlin.

One notable early bearer of the surname was Johann Eisman, a renowned blacksmith and metalworker who lived in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in the late 16th century. His intricate ironwork can still be seen adorning many historical buildings in the town.

Another prominent figure with the surname Eisman was Friedrich Eisman (1701-1783), a German philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Leipzig. His works on moral philosophy and ethics were widely influential during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, the Eisman surname also found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. Hans Eisman (1820-1892) was a German immigrant to the United States who settled in Pennsylvania and established a successful ironworks business.

Similarly, Elise Eisman (1846-1923) was a German-born opera singer who gained fame for her performances in various European opera houses, particularly in Vienna and Berlin.

Throughout its history, the surname Eisman has maintained a connection to the iron trade and metalworking industries, reflecting its occupational origins. While the name may have evolved and spread to different regions, its roots can be traced back to the skilled ironworkers and blacksmiths of 16th-century Germany.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eisman

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

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

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