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

Esen, 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 Esen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esen in America

Esen is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esen surname appeared 106 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 Esen.

The history of the last name Esen

The surname "ESEN" is believed to have originated in Turkey, where it is thought to be a variation of the Turkish word "esen," meaning "healthy" or "prosperous." This surname likely emerged in the 13th or 14th century, during the time of the Ottoman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ESEN" can be found in a 15th-century Ottoman tax register, where it was listed among the inhabitants of a village in the region of Bursa. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Anatolia by that time.

The name "ESEN" may also be linked to certain place names in Turkey, such as the town of Esentepe, which means "healthy hill" in Turkish. It is possible that some individuals adopted the surname "ESEN" as a reference to their place of origin or residence.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "ESEN." One such person was Mustafa Esen (1857-1935), a Turkish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Ottoman Empire from 1909 to 1911.

Another prominent figure was Hilmi Esen (1903-1982), a Turkish composer and musician who is considered one of the pioneers of Western classical music in Turkey. His compositions, which combined traditional Turkish elements with Western styles, were highly influential in the development of modern Turkish music.

In the realm of sports, Hakan Esen (born 1968) was a Turkish professional basketball player who represented the Turkish national team and played for several European clubs during his career.

Ayşe Esen (1942-2019) was a celebrated Turkish novelist and short story writer, known for her thought-provoking works that explored themes of identity, gender, and societal norms. Her literary contributions earned her numerous awards and accolades.

Lastly, Hüseyin Esen (born 1975) is a contemporary Turkish artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, garnering critical acclaim for their unique blend of traditional and contemporary techniques.

While the surname "ESEN" has its roots in Turkey, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above highlight the rich cultural and linguistic heritage associated with this surname within the Turkish context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esen

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

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 Esen 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.

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

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