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

Eshleman, 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 Eshleman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eshleman in America

Eshleman is the 13278th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eshleman surname appeared 2,297 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 Eshleman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eshleman 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 Eshleman

The surname ESHLEMAN has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the old German word "Esche," which means ash tree, and "Mann," meaning man. The name likely referred to someone who lived near an ash tree or a grove of ash trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ESHLEMAN surname can be found in the town of Essen, located in the Ruhr region of Germany. In the mid-1500s, there are records of a family named Eschelmann residing in the area, which is believed to be the original spelling of the name.

As the ESHLEMAN family spread across Europe, variations in spelling began to emerge. In some regions, the name was written as Eschlemann, Esslemann, or Eschelman. These slight differences in spelling were common during the time, as record-keeping was not standardized.

One notable figure with the ESHLEMAN surname was Johann Eschelmann, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1623 to 1689. His works, primarily copper engravings, were highly regarded and can be found in collections throughout Europe.

In the late 17th century, the ESHLEMAN name began to appear in various historical records in the United States, as German immigrants started arriving in Pennsylvania. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Hans Eschelmann, who settled in the area now known as Lancaster County in 1698.

Another prominent figure was Christian Eshleman, born in 1766 in Pennsylvania. He served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War and later became a successful farmer and landowner in the region.

During the 19th century, the ESHLEMAN family continued to grow and spread across the United States. Benjamin Eshleman, born in 1820 in Ohio, was a prominent businessman and philanthropist who founded the Eshleman Academy, a prestigious educational institution in his hometown.

In the early 20th century, Henry Eshleman, born in 1876 in Pennsylvania, made significant contributions to the field of agriculture. He developed new techniques for crop rotation and soil management, which helped improve farming practices across the country.

Throughout its history, the ESHLEMAN surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, soldiers, farmers, businessmen, and academics. While the spelling may have evolved over time, the name's roots can be traced back to the ash trees of Germany, symbolizing strength, endurance, and a deep connection to nature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eshleman

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

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

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