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

Eschmann, 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 Eschmann surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eschmann in America

Eschmann is the 39607th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eschmann surname appeared 555 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 Eschmann.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eschmann 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 Eschmann

The surname Eschmann is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old High German word "asc," which means ash tree, and the suffix "-mann," meaning man. This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked with ash trees.

The earliest known record of the name Eschmann can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Bavaria, Germany. It is believed that the name may have originated as a descriptor for individuals who lived or worked near groves of ash trees, or perhaps as a reference to those involved in the trade or cultivation of ash wood.

During the medieval period, the name Eschmann appeared in various historical records and documents, including local tax records and land registries. One notable mention is found in the Weissenburger Pfründenregister, a manuscript from the 14th century that documented the names of individuals receiving benefices from the Weissenburger Monastery in present-day Baden-Württemberg.

Over the centuries, the name Eschmann has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Eschman, Eschermann, and Aschmann, reflecting regional dialectal differences and the evolution of language.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Eschmann throughout history:

1. Hans Eschmann (c. 1480 - c. 1540), a German Renaissance painter and woodcarver known for his altarpieces and religious artworks.
2. Johann Eschmann (1557 - 1622), a German theologian and author who served as a pastor in Heidelberg and published several influential works on Protestant theology.
3. Christoph Eschmann (1620 - 1688), a German composer and organist who contributed to the development of the Baroque music tradition in Germany.
4. Johann Eschmann (1742 - 1811), a German clockmaker and inventor credited with pioneering innovations in the design and construction of precision timepieces.
5. Karl Eschmann (1900 - 1958), a German-American philosopher and academic who taught at various universities in the United States and made significant contributions to the study of phenomenology and existentialism.

While the surname Eschmann has its origins in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of Europe and the world through migration and diaspora. The name continues to be found in various regions, serving as a testament to its long and rich historical lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eschmann

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

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

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