Explore the Family Name Esber
The meaning of Esber
1. Arabic (Syria and Lebanon): from Asbir, of unknown meaning, used as a surname. Derivation from Arabic aṣbar ‘very patient’ is linguistically improbable (ṣ and s are not interchangeable). This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians. Compare Esper 4 and Asper 2. 2. Filipino: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Esber in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Esber" saw a slight decline in its rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 71,808th place to 75,317th. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname marginally increased by 1.19 percent during the same period, from 253 people to 256. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,808 | #75,317 | -4.89% |
| Count | 253 | 256 | 1.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esber
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Esber" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight decrease of 0.14 percent. There was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 24.90 percent. At the same time, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly decreased by 4.27 percent. A notable drop was observed in individuals who identified with two or more ethnicities, decreasing by 45.22 percent. The counts for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native ethnicity were suppressed, indicating no data available for these groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.89% | 75.78% | -0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.65% | 12.11% | -4.27% |
| Hispanic | 7.51% | 9.38% | 24.9% |
| Two or More Races | 3.56% | 1.95% | -45.22% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |