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

Esaw, 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 Esaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esaw in America

Esaw is the 60347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esaw surname appeared 334 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 Esaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esaw 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 Esaw

The surname ESAW has its origins in England, with records dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "esaw," which means a ridge or a strip of land. This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive term applied to someone who lived near or owned such a geographical feature.

In the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and population in England compiled in 1086, there are several entries that may be related to the ESAW surname. For instance, the village of "Essewell" in Northamptonshire is mentioned, which could be an early spelling variation of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ESAW surname dates back to the 13th century. In a legal document from 1275, a certain "Robert de Esaw" is mentioned as a landowner in Oxfordshire. This document provides valuable insight into the evolution of the name's spelling and its association with specific locations.

During the 14th century, the ESAW surname gained prominence in Yorkshire, where it was often spelled as "Esawe" or "Esewe." John Esaw, a prominent merchant and landowner from York, was born around 1320 and is considered one of the most notable figures bearing this name during that era.

In the 16th century, the ESAW surname spread across various parts of England, with several notable individuals emerging. Sir Thomas Esaw (1515-1585) was a respected lawyer and member of the Privy Council under Queen Elizabeth I. Another prominent figure was William Esaw (1540-1612), a renowned theologian and author who served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford.

The 17th century saw the ESAW surname further solidify its presence in English society. One notable example is Captain John Esaw (1625-1692), a renowned naval officer who served in the Anglo-Dutch Wars and achieved significant victories against the Dutch fleet.

Throughout history, the ESAW surname has been associated with various place names and geographical locations, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, and Northamptonshire. While the name has evolved in its spelling over time, its origins can be traced back to the Old English language and the descriptive nature of its meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esaw

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

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

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