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

Essner, 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 Essner surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Essner in America

Essner is the 42030th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Essner surname appeared 517 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 Essner.

We can also compare 2010 data for Essner 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 Essner

The surname Essner is of German origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Bavaria, in southern Germany. The name is derived from the Old German word "Essene," which refers to a person who lived near an ash tree.

During the Middle Ages, surnames were often derived from a person's occupation, location, or a distinguishing physical characteristic. In this case, Essner likely referred to someone who lived in an area with abundant ash trees or worked with ash wood.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Essner can be found in the Bavarian town records from the late 15th century. These records mention a Johann Essner, a woodworker and carpenter who specialized in crafting furniture from ash wood.

In the 16th century, the name Essner appeared in the Nuremberg Chronicles, a famous illustrated world history book published in 1493. This mention suggests that the name had gained some prominence in the region during that time.

As the centuries progressed, the Essner family scattered across various parts of Germany and beyond. Notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Hans Essner (1572-1643), a German painter and engraver known for his detailed landscape works.
2. Gertrude Essner (1788-1868), a Prussian novelist and playwright who wrote several popular works during the Romantic era.
3. Wilhelm Essner (1835-1911), a German architect who designed numerous public buildings and churches in Berlin and surrounding areas.
4. Ernst Essner (1892-1972), a German-born American chemist who made significant contributions to the development of synthetic rubber during World War II.
5. Ingrid Essner (born 1957), a German-born Canadian artist and sculptor, known for her large-scale public art installations.

The name Essner has also been associated with various place names in Germany, such as Essnerberg, a small village in Bavaria, and Essnertal, a valley located in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg.

While the Essner surname may not be as widespread as some other German names, it has a rich history dating back several centuries and has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Essner

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

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

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