Explore the Family Name Eschbach
The meaning of Eschbach
German: habitational name from any of numerous places so named, from Old High German asc ‘ash’ + bah ‘stream’. Compare Ashbaugh, Ashbrook, Eshbach, and Eshbaugh. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Johann, Reiner.
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How common is the last name Eschbach in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Eschbach ranked 26,163 in popularity in 2000, moving slightly to 27,144 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 3.75% over the decade. The count of individuals with this surname subtly increased from 879 in 2000 to 892 in 2010, an increase of 1.48%. However, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion decreased by 9.09%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,163 | #27,144 | -3.75% |
| Count | 879 | 892 | 1.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.3 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Eschbach
Looking at ethnicity, based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, we find that the majority of individuals with the Eschbach surname identified as White, with percentages stable around 96% for both 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group saw the most significant change, increasing by 114.71%, but still representing only 1.46% of the total in 2010. Identification as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 16.25% over the decade. People identifying with two or more ethnicities increased slightly, from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010. There was no representation from Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.47% | 96.08% | -0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 1.37% | 1.57% | 14.6% |
| Hispanic | 0.68% | 1.46% | 114.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.67% | -16.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |