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

Espichan, 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 Espichan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Espichan in America

Espichan is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Espichan surname appeared 107 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 Espichan.

The history of the last name Espichan

The surname ESPICHAN has its origins in the region of Brittany, located in the northwest of France. This name can be traced back to the early 12th century, and it is believed to have derived from the ancient Breton words "espec" and "chan," which together translate to "little hawk" or "little falcon."

The earliest known record of the ESPICHAN name appears in the Cartulaire de Redon, a medieval collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, dating back to around 1120. In this document, a certain "Judicael Espichan" is mentioned as a landowner in the parish of Plougastel.

In the 13th century, the ESPICHAN name was also found in the Rolls of Arms, a collection of heraldic rolls and records maintained by the English College of Arms. One entry from 1275 mentions a "Guillaume Espichan" from the town of Guingamp in Brittany.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the ESPICHAN family likely held a modest noble status, as the name was occasionally associated with minor manors and estates in the Breton countryside. Notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. Yves ESPICHAN (c. 1350 - 1412), a knight from the town of Lannion who fought in the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War.

2. Marguerite ESPICHAN (c. 1490 - 1558), a noblewoman from the Côtes-d'Armor region who was known for her patronage of local artists and artisans.

3. Jean ESPICHAN (c. 1560 - 1621), a poet and writer from Rennes who published several works in the Breton language.

4. Alain ESPICHAN (1645 - 1702), a merchant and explorer from Saint-Malo who traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean and established trade routes with the French colonies.

5. Marie-Françoise ESPICHAN (1720 - 1798), a renowned lacemaker from the town of Quimper whose intricate works were highly sought after by the French aristocracy.

Over time, the ESPICHAN name spread beyond its Breton origins, with some variations in spelling emerging, such as Espichan, Espichant, or Espichand. However, the core meaning and pronunciation of the name remained largely unchanged, preserving its connection to the ancient Breton language and the symbolism of the small falcon.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Espichan

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

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 Espichan 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.

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

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