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

Esry, 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 Esry surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esry in America

Esry is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esry surname appeared 212 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 Esry.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esry 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 Esry

The surname ESRY has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "esrig," which means "a place where rushes grow." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in an area abundant with rushes.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1275, where it appears as "Esrig." This spelling variation is likely due to the influence of local dialects and the lack of standardized spelling during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Court Rolls of Wiltshire as "Esryg," which is closer to the modern spelling. This may indicate that the family had migrated or established itself in the county of Wiltshire by that time.

The ESRY name can also be found in the Hundred Rolls of Berkshire from 1273, which were records of landowners and their holdings. This suggests that the family may have had ties to the area of Berkshire as well.

One notable individual with the ESRY surname was Sir John Esry, a knight who lived in the late 14th century. He served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Richard II and was known for his military exploits during the Hundred Years' War.

Another significant figure was Elizabeth Esry (1567-1631), who was a prominent landowner and philanthropist in the county of Somerset. She contributed generously to the construction of several churches and schools in the region.

In the 17th century, Thomas Esry (1624-1698) was a respected scholar and author who published several works on theology and philosophy. He served as a chaplain to King Charles II and was known for his eloquent sermons.

During the late 18th century, the ESRY name gained prominence in the field of architecture. William Esry (1752-1823) was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in London, including the Old Bailey courthouse.

Another notable figure was Sarah Esry (1792-1865), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the county of Yorkshire. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater educational opportunities for women during that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esry

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

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

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