Explore the Family Name Escoe
The meaning of Escoe
Altered form of English Askew. This name occurs chiefly in GA. It is also established among African Americans. Compare Esco, Escue, and Eskew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Escoe in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Escoe surname has shown modest changes in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Escoe ranked 44,821st in terms of popularity among surnames, rising slightly in 2010 to rank 44,653rd - a small increase of 0.37%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, as the count went up by 6.65% from 451 in 2000 to 481 in 2010. However, the proportion of the Escoe surname per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88%, indicating that while the total count increased, it did not keep pace with the overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,821 | #44,653 | 0.37% |
| Count | 451 | 481 | 6.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escoe
The ethnic identity associated with the Escoe surname is diverse and has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the Escoe surname identified their ethnicity as White (58.98%), followed by Black (27.27%), American Indian and Alaskan Native (4.43%), and individuals of two or more races (7.10%). By 2010, the proportion of individuals identifying as White and Black both decreased by 6.60% and 3.19% respectively, while those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a significant increase of 59.59%. The percentage of those identifying as two or more races also fell by 12.11%. No individuals identified their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.98% | 55.09% | -6.6% |
| Black | 27.27% | 26.4% | -3.19% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 4.43% | 7.07% | 59.59% |
| Two or More Races | 7.1% | 6.24% | -12.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |