2000
#15,796
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,693
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.63
Rare Last name
Eash
A surname of German origin meaning "ash tree".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,359 Americans carry the last name Eash. That puts it at #14,026 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 145,296 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eash 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
2.4K
1 in 145,296
Census rank
#14,026
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,057 bearers of the surname Eash in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14026th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eash, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eash
Among Census respondents with the surname Eash, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Eash 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 Eash surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.1% · 1,935
- Two or more races2.4% · 49
- Hispanic or Latino2.2% · 46
- Black or African American0.7% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eash
Eash appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#16,864
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,691
-2 bearers (-0.1%)
Per 100,000 0.57
Rank movement Down 1,068 places
2020
#14,026
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,057
+366 bearers (+21.6%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Up 2,838 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #15,796 | 1,693 | 0.63 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,864 | 1,691 | 0.57 | -2 bearers (-0.1%) | Down 1,068 places |
| 2020 | #14,026 | 2,057 | 0.69 | +366 bearers (+21.6%) | Up 2,838 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 Eash 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 | #16,864 | #14,026 | 16.8% |
| Count | 1,691 | 2,057 | 21.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.57 | 0.69 | 20.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eash bearers went from 1,691 to 2,057 (+21.6% change). The surname moved up 2,838 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,864 to #14,026.
FAQ
Eash surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eash?
Name Census estimates that about 2,359 living Americans carry the surname Eash. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 145,296 residents.
How common is Eash?
Eash ranks #14,026 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,057 people with the surname Eash. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,359), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.69 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.69 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Eash.
Has Eash become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eash went from 1,691 recorded bearers to 2,057. That is an increase of 366 (+21.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,864 to #14,026.
What does the Census say about the background of Eash?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eash, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.4%) and Hispanic (2.2%). 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 Eash in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.1% (1,935 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eash appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.1%), Two or More Races (2.4%), Hispanic (2.2%). 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 Eash (2000, 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 Eash mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "ash tree". 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 Eash (0.69 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 have the last name Eash?
If you just want to know how many people are called Eash, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.