2000
#76,465
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 234
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Eshoo
A surname of Armenian origin meaning "brave" or "courageous" person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 311 Americans carry the last name Eshoo. That puts it at #76,478 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,102,104 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Eshoo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
311
1 in 1,102,104
Census rank
#76,478
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
271
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 271 bearers of the surname Eshoo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 76478th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Eshoo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Eshoo
The surname ESHOO has its roots in the Middle East, originating from the Persian language. It is believed to have derived from the Persian word "eshq," which means love or affection. The name likely emerged during the medieval period, when Persian culture and language had a significant influence in the region.
In its earliest forms, the surname was likely spelled as "Eshgh" or "Eshghi," reflecting the Persian pronunciation. As the name spread to other regions and cultures, it underwent various spelling variations, eventually evolving into the modern form "ESHOO."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the works of the renowned Persian poet Hafez, who lived from around 1315 to 1390. In his poetry, Hafez frequently used the word "eshq" to symbolize divine love and spiritual yearning, suggesting that the name may have held significant cultural and literary significance during that time.
In the 16th century, the surname ESHOO is mentioned in various historical records from the Ottoman Empire, particularly in regions with significant Persian influence, such as Anatolia and the Levant. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original Persian roots and had been adopted by various communities within the vast Ottoman territories.
One notable figure bearing the ESHOO surname was Mirza Mohammad Eshoo, a Persian scholar and diplomat who lived in the late 18th century. He served as an envoy to the court of Catherine the Great in Russia and played a crucial role in fostering cultural and diplomatic ties between Persia and Russia.
Another prominent individual with the ESHOO surname was Haji Eshoo, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from the city of Aleppo, Syria, who lived in the late 19th century. He was renowned for his charitable contributions and his efforts to support education and social welfare in the region.
In the 20th century, the name ESHOO gained further recognition with individuals like Anna Eshoo, an American politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from California, born in 1942. She has been serving in Congress since 1993 and has been a prominent advocate for various issues, including technology, environment, and women's rights.
Additionally, Elias Eshoo, a Syrian-American businessman and real estate developer, born in 1935, made significant contributions to the growth and development of the city of San Jose, California, where he established several successful real estate ventures.
Throughout its history, the surname ESHOO has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and international reach of this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Eshoo
Among Census respondents with the surname Eshoo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Eshoo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Eshoo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 242
- Hispanic or Latino4.8% · 13
- Two or more races4.1% · 11
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 3
- Black or African American0.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Eshoo
Eshoo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#73,911
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 262
+28 bearers (+12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Up 2,554 places
2020
#76,478
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 271
+9 bearers (+3.4%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 2,567 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #76,465 | 234 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #73,911 | 262 | 0.09 | +28 bearers (+12.0%) | Up 2,554 places |
| 2020 | #76,478 | 271 | 0.09 | +9 bearers (+3.4%) | Down 2,567 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Eshoo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,911 | #76,478 | -3.5% |
| Count | 262 | 271 | 3.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Eshoo bearers went from 262 to 271 (+3.4% change). The surname moved down 2,567 positions in the national ranking, going from #73,911 to #76,478.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Eshoo
FAQ
Eshoo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Eshoo?
Name Census estimates that about 311 living Americans carry the surname Eshoo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,102,104 residents.
How common is Eshoo?
Eshoo ranks #76,478 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 271 people with the surname Eshoo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (311), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Eshoo.
Has Eshoo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Eshoo went from 262 recorded bearers to 271. That is an increase of 9 (+3.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #73,911 to #76,478.
What does the Census say about the background of Eshoo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Eshoo, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.8%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Eshoo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (242 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Eshoo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.3%), Hispanic (4.8%), Two or More Races (4.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Eshoo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Eshoo mean?
A surname of Armenian origin meaning "brave" or "courageous" person. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Eshoo (0.09 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Eshoo?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.