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

Eiten, 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 Eiten surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eiten in America

Eiten is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eiten surname appeared 111 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 Eiten.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eiten 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 Eiten

The surname Eiten has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 14th century. It is derived from the Old German word "eit," which means "oath." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was known for their honesty and commitment to keeping their word.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Eiten surname appears in a German census record from 1397, which lists a Johannes Eiten as a resident of the town of Augsburg. The name is also found in various medieval manuscripts and chronicles from the region, often in reference to local landowners or officials.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Eiten name became more widely dispersed throughout Germany, with families bearing the name settling in areas such as Saxony, Bavaria, and the Rhineland. Some notable individuals from this period include Hans Eiten (1523-1592), a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Leipzig, and Margaretha Eiten (1578-1632), a respected herbalist and healer who practiced in the town of Heidelberg.

As the centuries progressed, the Eiten surname also began to appear in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage. One notable example is the Dutch philosopher and mathematician, Willem Eiten (1626-1679), who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics.

In the 19th century, the Eiten name gained some prominence in the United States, with several individuals bearing the surname making their mark in various fields. One such person was John Eiten (1819-1892), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Pennsylvania, who founded several schools and hospitals in his hometown of Philadelphia.

Another noteworthy figure from this era was Elizabeth Eiten (1837-1914), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls in New England and played a key role in the suffrage movement of the late 19th century.

While the Eiten surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, it has a rich and diverse history that spans several centuries and numerous regions. From its humble beginnings in medieval Germany to its modern diaspora across the globe, the name has been borne by individuals who have left their mark on fields ranging from business and education to philosophy and medicine.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eiten

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

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

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