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

Esworthy, 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 Esworthy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Esworthy in America

Esworthy is the 50362nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Esworthy surname appeared 415 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 Esworthy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Esworthy 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 Esworthy

The surname Esworthy originates from England, first appearing in recorded history during the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a place name in Devon or Cornwall, possibly a combination of the Old English words "ese" meaning burn or stream, and "wordig" meaning an enclosed homestead.

One of the earliest known records of the name is found in the Feet of Fines for Devon in 1272, which mentions a William de Eseworthy. The Esworthy family is also referenced in the Assize Rolls of Somerset from 1284, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the late 14th century, the name appears in the Subsidy Rolls for Devon, where a John Esworthy is listed as a taxpayer. This suggests the family had established themselves as landowners or individuals of some means.

The Esworthy surname is closely linked to the village of Sheepwash in Devon, which was formerly known as Esseworthy or Esworthy. This connection is evidenced by the mention of a John de Esseworthy in the Inquisitiones post mortem for Devon in 1361.

Notable individuals bearing the Esworthy name include:

1. William Esworthy (c. 1420 - 1490), a prosperous merchant and landowner in Devon who served as Sheriff of Devon in 1478.

2. John Esworthy (1562 - 1624), a clergyman who was appointed Rector of Sheepwash in 1592 and served in that role until his death.

3. Elizabeth Esworthy (1670 - 1745), a renowned herbalist and midwife in Devon, renowned for her knowledge of traditional remedies and her skill in assisting with childbirth.

4. Thomas Esworthy (1718 - 1788), a farmer and landowner in Cornwall who played a significant role in the development of early mining practices in the region.

5. Samuel Esworthy (1842 - 1917), a prominent architect in London who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of St. Michael and All Angels in Croydon.

While the Esworthy surname may have originated from a specific geographical location, its bearers have made their mark across various fields throughout the centuries, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Esworthy

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

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

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