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

Espeut, 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 Espeut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Espeut in America

Espeut is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Espeut surname appeared 155 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 Espeut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Espeut 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 Espeut

The surname Espeut originates from the Isle of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands located off the coast of Normandy, France. It first emerged in the early 13th century, derived from the Old Norman French words "es" meaning "the" and "peut" meaning "small hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived on or near a small hill or elevated area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Assize Roll of Jersey from 1309, where a certain "Philippe Espeut" is mentioned. This document, which recorded legal proceedings and land transactions, provides valuable insight into the presence of the name in the region during the medieval period.

In the 16th century, the surname appears in the Extente of Jersey, a record of land ownership and taxation, with entries for individuals such as "Jehan Espeut" and "Collas Espeut." These records indicate that the Espeut family had established a presence on the island and held land during this time.

Notable individuals with the surname Espeut throughout history include Philippe Espeut (c. 1280 - c. 1345), a prominent landowner and vintner in the parish of St. Saviour on Jersey. His son, Jehan Espeut (c. 1310 - c. 1380), was a respected member of the island's parliament and served as a Jurat, a position of legal and administrative authority.

In the 17th century, Matthieu Espeut (1622 - 1698) was a renowned merchant and ship owner who played a significant role in the island's maritime trade. His grandson, Nicolas Espeut (1670 - 1742), was a highly regarded member of the Jersey militia and participated in the defense of the island against French invasion attempts.

Another notable figure was Marie Espeut (1780 - 1856), a philanthropist and activist who advocated for the rights of women and the underprivileged on Jersey. She established several charitable organizations and worked tirelessly to improve the living conditions of the island's less fortunate residents.

While the name has remained relatively concentrated in the Channel Islands, particularly Jersey, over the centuries, some branches of the Espeut family have also settled in other parts of the world, including England, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Espeut

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

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

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