Explore the Family Name Ensey
The meaning of Ensey
Probably an altered form of German Enser.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ensey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ensey experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 28,226th most popular but slipped to 31,033rd by 2010, a decline of almost 10%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also saw a minor drop, with 798 people in 2000 and 748 in 2010, marking a -6.27% change. The proportion per 100,000 population decreased from 0.3 to 0.25 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,226 | #31,033 | -9.94% |
| Count | 798 | 748 | -6.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.25 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ensey
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the Ensey surname, we can see that the majority of individuals identify as White, representing 92.51% in 2010, only a small decrease from 92.61% in 2000. According to the Decennial U.S. Census, there was no change in the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black over this period. A notable increase was seen in those self-identifying as Hispanic, which more than doubled from 1.25% to 2.54%. There was a slight increase of around 25% in those reporting two or more races. However, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native fell by approximately 40%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 92.51% | -0.11% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 2.67% | 25.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 2.54% | 103.2% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.88% | 1.74% | -39.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |