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

Esche, 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 Esche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esche in America

Esche is the 58735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esche surname appeared 345 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 Esche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esche 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 Esche

The surname ESCHE is of German origin, deriving from the Low German word "esche" or "eske," meaning ash tree. This name likely originated in the Middle Ages, when surnames were often derived from natural features or occupations.

The earliest recorded instances of the ESCHE surname can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of northern Germany, particularly in Lower Saxony and Westphalia. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Johannes Esche, a landowner mentioned in a document from the city of Lübeck in 1372.

During the late Middle Ages and Renaissance period, the ESCHE name appeared in various historical records and manuscripts across northern Germany. For instance, in the 16th century, a merchant named Hans Esche was listed in the city records of Hamburg, while a Claus Esche was documented as a craftsman in the town of Lüneburg in the late 15th century.

The ESCHE surname was also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One prominent figure was Johann Esche, a Lutheran theologian and reformer born in Rostock in 1528. He played a significant role in spreading the Protestant Reformation in northern Germany and authored several religious works.

Another notable bearer of the ESCHE name was Johann Christoph Esche, a German composer and organist born in Gräfenhainichen in 1676. He is renowned for his contributions to the development of Baroque music and served as the court organist for the Duke of Saxe-Merseburg.

In the realm of literature, Johann Heinrich Esche, a German poet and writer born in Altona in 1749, gained recognition for his works in the Romantic and Sturm und Drang literary movements. His poetry collections and plays were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

The ESCHE surname also has connections to various place names and locations throughout northern Germany. For example, the village of Eschede in Lower Saxony likely derived its name from the ash trees prevalent in the area, potentially sharing a linguistic root with the surname ESCHE.

While the ESCHE name was primarily concentrated in northern Germany, it also spread to other regions and countries through migration and diaspora. Over time, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged, such as Esch, Escher, and Esche, reflecting local linguistic influences and adaptations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esche

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

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

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