Explore the Family Name Esche
The meaning of Esche
German: 1. variant of Esch. 2. habitational name from Esche in northwestern Germany. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Gerd. Scandinavian Sven.
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How common is the last name Esche in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Esche slightly declined between 2000 and 2010. During this time period, the rank of the surname fell by 3.61%, moving from 56,687 in 2000 to 58,735 in 2010. However, the total count of individuals with the surname Esche increased by 2.37% to reach a number of 345 in 2010, up from 337 in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 over these ten years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #58,735 | -3.61% |
| Count | 337 | 345 | 2.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Esche
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Esche showed minor changes from 2000 to 2010, as seen in the data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the largest ethnicity group was White, making up 92.58% of the bearers of the surname, rising slightly to 92.75% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander made up 2.97% in 2000 and decreased to 2.90% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also saw a decrease from 2.37% to 2.03%. Those identifying as Hispanic dropped from 1.78% to 1.45%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.58% | 92.75% | 0.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.97% | 2.9% | -2.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 2.03% | -14.35% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 1.45% | -18.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |