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

Esslinger, 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 Esslinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esslinger in America

Esslinger is the 18561st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esslinger surname appeared 1,486 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Esslinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esslinger 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 Esslinger

The surname Esslinger is of German origin, originating in the region of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is derived from the town of Esslingen, which lies near the city of Stuttgart. The name can be traced back to the 13th century, with records showing individuals with the surname living in and around the town of Esslingen during this time period.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Esslinger can be found in a document from 1275, which mentions a certain Konrad Esslinger, a landowner in the town of Esslingen. This suggests that the name was already well-established by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several historical records, including a mention of a Johannes Esslinger, a merchant who traded goods between Esslingen and neighboring towns. This provides evidence of the surname's use among the mercantile class during the Middle Ages.

During the Renaissance, the name Esslinger is associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Hans Esslinger (1480-1555), a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in Esslingen and the surrounding areas.

In the 17th century, the surname Esslinger is found in records related to the Thirty Years' War, with several individuals bearing the name serving in various military capacities. One such soldier was Friedrich Esslinger (1602-1673), who fought for the Protestant forces and later settled in the town of Esslingen after the war's conclusion.

The 18th century saw the rise of several prominent Esslingers in the arts and sciences. Johann Georg Esslinger (1715-1782) was a respected philosopher and theologian, while his contemporary, Johann Michael Esslinger (1718-1797), was a celebrated painter known for his religious works and portraits.

As the surname Esslinger spread beyond its place of origin, it became associated with various professions and occupations. In the 19th century, for instance, the name was borne by several successful entrepreneurs, such as Wilhelm Esslinger (1830-1902), a prominent industrialist and founder of the Esslinger Maschinenfabrik, a major engineering firm.

Throughout its history, the surname Esslinger has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, united by their connection to the town of Esslingen and the rich cultural heritage of the Baden-Württemberg region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esslinger

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

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

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