2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Eulitt
A variation of the French surname Joliet, possibly referring to geographic origin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Eulitt. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eulitt 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Eulitt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eulitt, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (7.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eulitt
The surname Eulitt is believed to have originated in Germany, with roots dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to derive from the Old High German word "eol," meaning "young" or "youthful." It is likely that the name was initially a nickname given to someone who exhibited youthful qualities or behavior.
One of the earliest records of the Eulitt name can be found in the city of Cologne, where a family by the name of Eulitt was documented in the late 1500s. This family was known for their involvement in the local textile trade, which was a prominent industry in the region at the time.
As the Eulitt family spread throughout Germany and neighboring countries, variations in the spelling of the name began to emerge. Some of these variations include Eulitt, Eulitz, Eulitz, and Eullitz. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local record-keepers.
In the 17th century, a notable figure named Hans Eulitt was born in the town of Heidelberg. Hans Eulitt was a skilled woodcarver and is credited with creating intricate wooden sculptures that adorned many churches and public buildings in the region. His work can still be admired in several historical sites in Germany.
During the 18th century, the Eulitt name gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Eulitt (1712-1782) in the city of Nuremberg. Johann was a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics ranging from philosophy to literature. His works were widely read and influential during the Enlightenment period.
Another prominent individual with the Eulitt surname was Wilhelm Eulitt (1824-1892), a German engineer who made significant contributions to the field of railway construction. His innovative techniques and designs played a crucial role in the expansion of the German railway network in the 19th century.
In the 20th century, the Eulitt name continued to be represented by notable figures, such as Frieda Eulitt (1901-1987), a German-born American artist known for her vibrant expressionist paintings. Her works were exhibited in galleries across the United States and Europe, and she is recognized as an important figure in the modern art movement.
While the Eulitt surname may have originated in Germany, it has since spread to various parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. Today, the name can be found in numerous countries, carrying with it a rich history and diverse heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eulitt
Among Census respondents with the surname Eulitt, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (7.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Eulitt 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 Eulitt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White60.6% · 63
- Two or more races17.3% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native7.7% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.8% · 6
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eulitt
Eulitt 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
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 4,842 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 Eulitt 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 | #158,432 | #153,590 | 3.1% |
| Count | 102 | 104 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eulitt bearers went from 102 to 104 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 4,842 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #153,590.
FAQ
Eulitt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eulitt?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Eulitt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Eulitt?
Eulitt ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Eulitt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Eulitt.
Has Eulitt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eulitt went from 102 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Eulitt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eulitt, the largest self-reported group is White at 60.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (17.3%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (7.7%). 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 Eulitt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 60.6% (63 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eulitt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (60.6%), Two or More Races (17.3%), American Indian/Alaska Native (7.7%). 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 Eulitt (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 Eulitt mean?
A variation of the French surname Joliet, possibly referring to geographic origin. 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 Eulitt (0.03 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 people are called Eulitt?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans have the surname Eulitt at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.