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

Eash, 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 Eash surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eash in America

Eash is the 16864th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eash surname appeared 1,691 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Eash.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eash 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 Eash

The surname EASH is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old German word "asch," which means "ash" or "ash tree." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near an ash grove or who worked with ash wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the EASH surname can be found in the town of Esch, located in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. The town's name, which shares a similar spelling to the surname, is derived from the same Old German word "asch." It is possible that the surname originated from this location, with individuals adopting the name based on their place of residence or origin.

In the 17th century, the EASH surname began to appear in various historical records throughout Germany. For example, Johann Eash, a notable scholar and theologian, was born in 1632 in the town of Heidelberg. He is known for his contributions to the study of biblical texts and his published works on religious topics.

As the name spread across Germany, variations in spelling emerged, including Esche, Esche, and Eischen. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

During the 18th century, the EASH surname made its way to other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong German influence. One notable bearer of the name was Friedrich Eash, a German-born composer and musician who lived from 1738 to 1810. He is remembered for his contributions to the development of classical music during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the EASH surname began to appear in North America, as German immigrants sought new opportunities in the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the United States was that of Jacob Eash, who was born in 1822 in Pennsylvania. He later became a prominent businessman and landowner in the state.

Another notable figure bearing the EASH surname was Anna Eash, a German-American artist and painter born in 1860. Her works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, gained recognition and were exhibited in various galleries throughout the United States.

As the EASH surname continued to spread across the globe, it became associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. From scholars and artists to business leaders and entrepreneurs, the name has left its mark on various aspects of history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eash

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

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

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