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

Eiting, 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 Eiting surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eiting in America

Eiting is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eiting surname appeared 302 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 Eiting.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eiting 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 Eiting

The surname EITING is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to derive from the Old German word "eit," which means "oath" or "promise." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was known for their honesty or trustworthiness.

The name EITING was first documented in the region of Bavaria, particularly in the areas around the cities of Munich and Augsburg. Some early variations of the spelling included Eytting, Eitinger, and Eittinger. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EITING surname appears in a 1587 census record from the town of Landshut, Bavaria. This document lists a certain Hans Eytting as a resident of the town. Another early reference can be found in a 1612 church record from the village of Kirchdorf, which mentions a baptism for a child named Anna Eittinger.

In the 17th century, the EITING name began to spread beyond Bavaria to other parts of Germany. A notable bearer of the name from this period was Johann Eiting, a Lutheran theologian born in Nuremberg in 1644. He is known for his work on the harmonization of the Gospels and his contributions to the study of biblical exegesis.

During the 19th century, the EITING surname gained prominence in the field of literature. Carl Eiting, born in Berlin in 1836, was a renowned German poet and playwright. His most famous work, "Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen" ("Songs of a Wayfaring Journeyman"), was widely celebrated for its lyrical beauty and depiction of the lives of wandering craftsmen.

Another notable figure with the EITING surname was Otto Eiting, a German-American artist and illustrator born in Hamburg in 1871. He is best known for his intricate etchings and engravings, which often depicted scenes from German folklore and mythology. Eiting's works were highly sought after and can be found in various museums and private collections around the world.

Despite its German origins, the EITING surname has also been documented in other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and Switzerland. However, these instances are relatively rare, and the name remains most closely associated with its German heritage and history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eiting

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

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

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