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

Essl, 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 Essl surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Essl in America

Essl is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Essl surname appeared 108 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 Essl.

The history of the last name Essl

The surname ESSL is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the southern regions of Bavaria and Austria. The name can be traced back to the 15th century, and it is thought to have derived from the Old German word "essl," meaning "donkey" or "small horse."

In medieval times, surnames often referred to a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or a distinctive trait. The name ESSL may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who worked with donkeys or horses, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone with a donkey-like appearance or personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name ESSL can be found in the records of the Benedictine monastery in Andechs, Bavaria, dating back to the late 15th century. A monk named Frater Johannes Essl is mentioned in a manuscript from 1489.

In the 16th century, the name ESSL appeared in various documents and records across southern Germany and Austria. Notable individuals bearing this surname include Hans Essl, a farmer from the village of Ramsau in Bavaria, who was born around 1520, and Margaretha Essl, a resident of Salzburg, Austria, who was mentioned in a property deed from 1587.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name ESSL spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Johann Georg Essl, a prominent merchant from Nuremberg, lived from 1638 to 1712. Another noteworthy figure was Friedrich Essl, a composer and organist born in Dresden in 1765.

In the 19th century, the ESSL family name gained prominence in the field of education. Johann Baptist Essl (1799-1869) was a renowned Bavarian educator and author of several textbooks on mathematics and geography.

Throughout history, the name ESSL has been associated with various professions and trades, including agriculture, craftsmanship, and the arts. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved into a respected surname with a rich heritage across Germany, Austria, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Essl

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

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

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