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

Esannason, 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 Esannason surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esannason in America

Esannason is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esannason surname appeared 150 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Esannason.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esannason 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 Esannason

The surname ESANNASON has its origins in the ancient Greek language and culture. Its roots can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when it was first recorded as a name among the inhabitants of the Greek island of Samos in the Aegean Sea.

The name is believed to have derived from the Greek words "esos" meaning "inside" and "nason" meaning "island." It is thought to have been given to families or individuals who lived on the inner parts of the island, away from the coastal regions. Over time, the name evolved into its current spelling, with slight variations such as Esanason or Esannason.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in a manuscript dating back to the 3rd century BC, which details a list of landowners and their properties on the island of Samos. Among the names mentioned is that of Esannason, lending credence to the theory that the name originated from this region.

In the 1st century AD, a man named Esannason was recorded as a prominent merchant and trader who frequented the port cities of the Mediterranean. His business dealings and travels helped spread the name to other parts of the Greek world and beyond.

During the Byzantine era, the name gained further recognition with the appearance of a wealthy landowner and politician named Esannason, who lived in the 9th century AD. He was known for his influential role in the affairs of the Byzantine Empire and his vast estates in the region of Thrace.

Another notable figure bearing the surname was a scholar and philosopher named Esannason, who lived in the 12th century AD. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Aristotelian philosophy and his extensive writings on metaphysics and ethics.

In the 15th century, a family of nobles known as the Esannasons rose to prominence in the Greek island of Crete, which was then under Venetian rule. They were influential in the island's governance and held several important positions within the Venetian administration.

As the name spread beyond its Greek origins, it found its way into other cultures and languages. In the 16th century, there are records of an Italian artist named Esannason, who was celebrated for his exquisite frescoes and murals in churches across Italy.

While the surname ESANNASON is not as common today as it once was, its rich history and ancient Greek roots serve as a testament to the enduring legacy of names that have withstood the test of time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esannason

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

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

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