Explore the Family Name Escott
The meaning of Escott
English: habitational name from any of various places called from Old English ēast ‘eastern’ + cot ‘cottage(s)’, for example Eastcott (Middlesex, Wiltshire), Eastcotts (Bedfordshire), Eastcourt (Wiltshire).
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How common is the last name Escott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Escott has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Escott was ranked 26,306 in terms of frequency, and by 2010 it had moved to 26,671, showing a slight decrease in rank by 1.39%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 873 in 2000 to 913 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.58%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,306 | #26,671 | -1.39% |
| Count | 873 | 913 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.31 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escott
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Escott also saw shifts between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a decrease from 78.58% in 2000 to 73.49% in 2010. There were increases in those identifying as Hispanic (from 10.42% to 13.36%) and Black (from 8.36% to 9.97%). Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased slightly. Notably, there was a significant increase in individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities, rising from 1.15% to 1.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.58% | 73.49% | -6.48% |
| Hispanic | 10.42% | 13.36% | 28.21% |
| Black | 8.36% | 9.97% | 19.26% |
| Two or More Races | 1.15% | 1.86% | 61.74% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.92% | 0.77% | -16.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.57% | 0.55% | -3.51% |