Explore the Family Name Escue
The meaning of Escue
Probably an altered form of English Askew. Compare Eskew. This surname is concentrated in TN.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Escue in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Escue has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. Ranked 20,945th in 2000, it dropped to 22,216th by 2010, showing a change of -6.07%. The count also saw a small decrease from 1,170 in 2000, to 1,161 in 2010, a modest -0.77% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined by -9.3%, from 0.43 in 2000 to 0.39 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,945 | #22,216 | -6.07% |
| Count | 1,170 | 1,161 | -0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Escue
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Escue. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.24% to 94.92%, while those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.79% to 2.15%. There was also an increase in individuals identifying as two or more races, rising from 1.20% to 1.98%. The data does not show any individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, though there was a small amount (0.43%) identifying as Black in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 94.92% | -1.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 2.15% | 20.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.98% | 65% |
| Black | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |