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

Eskin, 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 Eskin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eskin in America

Eskin is the 46314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eskin surname appeared 460 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 Eskin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eskin 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 Eskin

The surname Eskin is believed to have originated in Russia, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Russian word "ezh," which means "hedgehog." The name likely referred to a person who had a prickly or spiny appearance, similar to a hedgehog.

One of the earliest known references to the Eskin surname can be found in the Muscovite census records from the late 16th century. These records documented the names and occupations of individuals living in the Russian Empire at that time.

In the 17th century, a prominent Eskin family was recorded as residing in the city of Novgorod. This family was known for their involvement in the fur trade, which was a significant industry in the region during that period.

By the 18th century, the Eskin name had begun to spread throughout other parts of Russia. Notable individuals bearing this surname during this time included Ivan Eskin (1710-1782), a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Smolensk.

As the 19th century dawned, the Eskin family continued to establish itself in various regions of Russia. One notable figure was Nikolai Eskin (1836-1908), a respected writer and literary critic who gained recognition for his works on Russian literature and culture.

In the early 20th century, the Eskin name found its way to other parts of Eastern Europe and beyond. Mikhail Eskin (1897-1975) was a Russian-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works in the United States after emigrating there in the 1920s.

Throughout its history, the Eskin surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, writers, artists, and scholars. While its origins can be traced back to Russia, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eskin

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

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

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