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

Esh, 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 Esh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esh in America

Esh is the 9227th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esh surname appeared 3,529 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Esh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esh 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 Esh

The surname Esh has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "esc," which referred to an ash tree. The name was likely initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who lived near an ash tree or an area with a significant presence of ash trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Esh can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a collection of records from the late 13th century, where it appears as "de Essche." This spelling variation suggests that the name may have been associated with a specific place name or location involving ash trees.

In the 14th century, the surname Esh appeared in various historical records, such as the Placita de Quo Warranto, where it was spelled "Esshe." This document, which dates back to 1292-1294, recorded legal proceedings related to land ownership and rights.

Notably, the surname Esh is mentioned in the renowned Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation conducted in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This historical record provides valuable insights into the distribution and prevalence of the name during the Norman era.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Esh was Robert de Essche, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1297. Another notable figure was John Esh, a merchant from Bristol, who was recorded in the city's trade records in the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname Esh was associated with several prominent individuals, including William Esh (1510-1578), a landowner from Warwickshire, and Elizabeth Esh (1543-1611), a scholar and translator who was instrumental in translating various works from Latin into English.

During the 17th century, the name Esh gained further recognition with figures like Thomas Esh (1620-1698), a influential clergyman and author from Oxfordshire, and Mary Esh (1655-1721), a renowned philanthropist and benefactor who supported various charitable causes in London.

As the surname Esh spread across different regions of England, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Ash, Ashe, and Eshe, reflecting the regional dialects and scribal practices of the time.

Throughout its history, the surname Esh has been associated with numerous individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, merchants, scholars, clergymen, and philanthropists, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esh

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

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

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