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

Esque, 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 Esque surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esque in America

Esque is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esque surname appeared 241 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 Esque.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esque 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 Esque

The surname "ESQUE" is believed to have originated in France, with roots dating back to the 12th or 13th century. It is derived from the Old French word "esque," which means "style" or "manner." This suffix was commonly added to nouns to form adjectives describing the characteristics or qualities of the noun.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the "Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Pierre de Salzburg," a medieval manuscript from the late 12th century. This document mentions a person named "Petrus Esque," suggesting that the name was already in use during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various records across different regions of France, with variations in spelling such as "Esque," "Esques," and "Esquies." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

The name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such person was Jean Esque (1520-1582), a French poet and playwright who was part of the Renaissance literary movement known as the Pléiade. His works, including the tragedy "Bradamante," contributed to the development of French literature and theatre.

Another prominent figure with the surname was Marie-Anne Esque (1679-1742), a French painter and engraver who became known for her portraits and religious scenes. Her works were highly regarded during her lifetime and can be found in various art collections across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Esque family established itself in the wine-making industry in the Bordeaux region of France. One of the most well-known members was Guillaume Esque (1825-1892), whose vineyard produced some of the finest wines in the region and gained international recognition.

During the 20th century, the name Esque gained more prominence in the arts and literature. Notable examples include the French writer and philosopher Georges Esque (1901-1989), whose existentialist works explored themes of identity and freedom, and the British painter and sculptor Emily Esque (1920-2005), whose abstract expressionist works were exhibited in galleries around the world.

While the surname Esque originated in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including North America and parts of Europe, through migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the French language and the cultural traditions of the regions where it first emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esque

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

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

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