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

Esho, 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 Esho surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esho in America

Esho is the 41501st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esho surname appeared 524 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 Esho.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esho 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 Esho

The surname "ESHO" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the Old English personal name "Ēsa", which was derived from the word "ēas" meaning "estuary" or "marsh". This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who lived near a marshy area or estuary.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ESHO" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry "Aesha de Eshou" is listed as a landholder in the county of Lincolnshire, indicating that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name "ESHO" appears to have been concentrated primarily in the northern and eastern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, and Norfolk. This is consistent with the name's proposed origins as a reference to marshlands or estuaries, which were more prevalent in these regions.

In the 13th century, a prominent bearer of the name was Sir Robert de Esho, a knight who participated in the Barons' War against King Henry III. Sir Robert's name is recorded in various chronicles and historical records from that period, demonstrating the name's continued use among the gentry and nobility.

Another notable individual with the surname "ESHO" was John Esho, a merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers in London during the 15th century. He is mentioned in guild records and trade documents from the time, providing evidence of the name's presence in urban centers as well as rural areas.

In the 16th century, the name underwent some variations in spelling, with forms such as "Eshoe", "Eshough", and "Eshawe" appearing in parish records and legal documents. This was likely due to the evolving nature of English spelling and pronunciation during that era.

One particularly well-documented bearer of the name from this period was William Esho, a landowner and farmer from the village of Cottingham in Yorkshire. Records from the 1580s indicate that he was involved in a legal dispute over property boundaries, and his name is mentioned in court proceedings and deeds from that time.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "ESHO" continued to be found in various parts of England, with individuals bearing the name participating in various professions and occupations. Notable examples include Thomas Esho, a merchant and ship owner from Hull in the 18th century, and John Esho, a renowned clockmaker from London who was active in the early 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esho

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

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

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