2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Eixenberger
An occupational surname deriving from German words related to oak forest work or harvesting.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Eixenberger. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eixenberger 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Eixenberger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eixenberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eixenberger
The surname "EIXENBERGER" originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, particularly in Bavaria and Austria, during the late medieval period around the 15th or 16th century. It likely stems from a combination of the German words "Eich" (meaning "oak") and "Berg" (meaning "mountain" or "hill"), suggesting that the name may have referred to a person who lived near an oak-covered hill or mountain.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the town of Augsburg, Bavaria, dated 1537, which mentions a certain Hans Eixenberger. Another early reference comes from a land registry in the Austrian town of Steyr in 1612, where a Johann Eixenberger is listed as a landowner.
The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Upper Austria and Salzburg, where several notable individuals bearing the surname can be found in historical records. For instance, a Maria Eixenberger (1678-1744) is documented as being a respected midwife and herbalist in the village of Hallstatt, Upper Austria.
In the 18th century, a Johann Eixenberger (1723-1789) from Salzburg gained some renown as a master woodcarver, with several of his intricate works still preserved in local churches and museums. His son, Josef Eixenberger (1758-1832), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned sculptor in his own right.
Another notable figure was Katharina Eixenberger (1802-1871), a celebrated opera singer from Linz, Austria, who performed in several of the leading opera houses of Europe during the mid-19th century.
Moving into the 20th century, one can find references to a Dr. Franz Eixenberger (1876-1952), a respected physician and medical researcher from Vienna, who made significant contributions to the understanding of infectious diseases.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Eichenberger" or "Aichenberger," may have existed in different regions, reflecting local dialects and phonetic variations. However, the core elements of the name, linking it to the concept of an oak-covered hill or mountain, seem to have remained consistent throughout its history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eixenberger
Among Census respondents with the surname Eixenberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Eixenberger 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 Eixenberger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.3% · 104
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eixenberger
Eixenberger appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,109 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 5,109 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 Eixenberger 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 | #156,044 | #150,935 | 3.3% |
| Count | 104 | 108 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eixenberger bearers went from 104 to 108 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 5,109 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #150,935.
FAQ
Eixenberger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eixenberger?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Eixenberger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Eixenberger?
Eixenberger ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Eixenberger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Eixenberger.
Has Eixenberger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eixenberger went from 104 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Eixenberger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eixenberger, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Eixenberger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eixenberger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.3%), Black (1.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Eixenberger (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 Eixenberger mean?
An occupational surname deriving from German words related to oak forest work or harvesting. 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 Eixenberger (0.04 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 Americans have the surname Eixenberger?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.