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

Eitemiller, 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 Eitemiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eitemiller in America

Eitemiller is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eitemiller surname appeared 113 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 Eitemiller.

The history of the last name Eitemiller

The surname Eitemiller is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the late Middle Ages or early modern period. Its origins can be traced back to various occupational or locational sources.

One possible explanation is that the name derives from the German word "Eiter," which means "pus" or "abscess," combined with the occupational suffix "-miller." This could indicate that the original bearer of the name was a miller who worked with grains contaminated by a fungal disease known as "ergot," which can cause abscesses or pustules in those exposed to it.

Another theory suggests that Eitemiller is a locational name, referring to a place where a miller worked or lived. It could be a combination of the German words "Eite" (meaning "edge" or "border") and "Müller" (meaning "miller"), implying that the namesake was a miller residing near the edge or border of a particular region or settlement.

Historical records mentioning individuals with the surname Eitemiller are relatively scarce, but some notable examples can be found. In the late 16th century, a Johannes Eitemiller was recorded as residing in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria, Germany.

In the 18th century, a Johann Eitemiller (1712-1789) was a prominent clockmaker and inventor from the town of Schramberg in the Black Forest region of Germany. His innovative designs and contributions to the clockmaking industry brought recognition to the Eitemiller name.

Another notable figure was Heinrich Eitemiller (1820-1891), a German-American farmer and landowner who settled in the state of Pennsylvania in the mid-19th century. His descendants continued to use the Eitemiller surname in the United States.

In the early 20th century, a Friedrich Eitemiller (1878-1942) was a German sculptor and artist known for his works in bronze and stone. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and exhibited his sculptures in various galleries across Germany.

More recently, in the late 20th century, a German-born physicist named Hans Eitemiller (1929-2005) made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics. He worked as a researcher at various institutions, including the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Heidelberg.

While the surname Eitemiller is not among the most common surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and scientific landscapes of Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eitemiller

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

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 Eitemiller 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.

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

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