2000
#116,835
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 138
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Es
Derived from a Spanish or Portuguese placename referring to a riverside locale.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Es. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Es 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Es in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Es, the largest self-reported group is White at 36.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (22.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Es
The surname "Es" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "ese," which means "ash tree." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near an ash tree or in an area surrounded by ash trees.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Es" can be found in the historic records of the town of Mainz, Germany, in the year 1214. These records mention a person named Heinrich Es, who was a merchant and landowner in the region.
In the 14th century, the name "Es" appeared in the Codex Manesse, a renowned medieval German manuscript that contains a collection of love songs and poetry from the Middle Ages. This suggests that the name had gained some prominence and recognition during that time period.
During the 15th century, a notable figure named Johannes Es (1420-1482) was a renowned scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Heidelberg. He wrote several influential works on theology and philosophy, contributing significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 16th century, the name "Es" was found in various historical documents across different regions of Germany. One noteworthy individual was Hans Es (1510-1568), a prominent merchant and shipowner from the city of Bremen. His successful trade ventures and entrepreneurial endeavors made him a prominent figure in the maritime industry of that era.
Another significant figure with the surname "Es" was Maria Es (1570-1642), who was a renowned artist and painter from the city of Cologne. Her works, which included portraits and religious paintings, were highly acclaimed and can be found in several museums and art galleries across Europe.
While the surname "Es" originated in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchanges. However, its roots can be traced back to the Old German word "ese," which highlights the name's connection to the ash tree and its symbolic significance in the region's history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Es
Among Census respondents with the surname Es, the largest self-reported group is White at 36.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (22.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Es 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 Es surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White36.2% · 42
- Hispanic or Latino29.3% · 34
- Asian and Pacific Islander22.4% · 26
- Black or African American6.0% · 7
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Es
Es 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
#100,302
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 180
+42 bearers (+30.4%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 16,533 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-64 bearers (-35.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 44,726 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,835 | 138 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #100,302 | 180 | 0.06 | +42 bearers (+30.4%) | Up 16,533 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -64 bearers (-35.6%) | Down 44,726 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 Es 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 | #100,302 | #145,028 | -44.6% |
| Count | 180 | 116 | -35.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.04 | -35.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Es bearers went from 180 to 116 (-35.6% change). The surname moved down 44,726 positions in the national ranking, going from #100,302 to #145,028.
FAQ
Es surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Es?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Es. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Es?
Es ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Es. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Es.
Has Es become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Es went from 180 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 64 (-35.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #100,302 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Es?
Among Census respondents with the surname Es, the largest self-reported group is White at 36.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (29.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (22.4%). 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 Es in the 2020 Census, accounting for 36.2% (42 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Es appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (36.2%), Hispanic (29.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (22.4%). 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 Es (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 Es mean?
Derived from a Spanish or Portuguese placename referring to a riverside locale. 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 Es (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 Es?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.